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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO HTM STUDENTS
AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (AH&LEF)
American Express Scholarship Competition - AH&LEF
AWARD: $ 2,000 Full-time, $1,000 Part-time
DEADLINE: Accepting applications January 1st- April 1st. Notifications of award status July 15th.
REQUIRMENTS:
Full or part-time student
Minimum of 20 hours per week of work at an AH&LA member hotel and at least one (1) year of
hotel experience OR a dependent of a qualified employee and have past employment in some
capacity in the hospitality industry
Self-nominated
Annual Scholarship Grant – AH&LEF
AWARD: $500-$3,000
DEADLINE: Accepting applications January 1st- April 1st. Notifications of award status July 15th.
Full-time student in an undergraduate hospitality management degree granting program
3.0 GPA
U.S. citizen or permanent residency
Complete 1-2 years of schooling depending on program
Nominated by school
Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship - AH&LEF
AWARD: $5,000(1st place), $3,000(2nd place), $2,000(3rd place)
DEADLINE: Accepting applications January 1st- April 1st. Notifications of award status July 15th.
Full-time student for the upcoming fall and winter
Undergraduate with hospitality management major
3.5 GPA or higher
U.S. citizen or permanent residency
Nominated by school with a request from the dean
Ecolab Scholarship - AH&LEF
AWARD: $2,000
DEADLINE: Accepting applications January 1st- April 1st. Notifications of award status July 15th.
REQUIREMENTS:
Enrollment in at least 12 credit hours for the upcoming fall and winter semesters
Self-nominated
Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students - AH&LEF
AWARD: $2,000
DEADLINE: Accepting applications January 1st- April 1st. Notifications of award status July 15th.
At least 12 credits for upcoming fall and winter, or fall if graduating in December
At least a sophomore in a four-year program
African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Undergraduate hospitality management major
Self-nominated
Rama School for the American Dream - AH&LEF
AWARD: $1,000-$3,000
DEADLINE: Accepting applications January 1st- April 1st. Notifications of award status July 15th.
At least 9 credits for fall and winter, or just fall if graduating in December
Undergraduate or graduate with hospitality management major
Minimum GPA of 2.5
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Nominated by school with a request from the dean
Steve Hyman’s Extended Stay Scholarship - AH&LEF
AWARD: $1,000 - $3,000
DEADLINE: Accepting applications January 1st – April 1st. Notifications of award status July 15th.
REQUIREMENTS:
Full or part-time student
Minimum of 3.0 GPA
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Experience working/interning at a lodging property
Preference given to students with extended stay experience
An undergraduate hospitality management major
Nominated by school with a request from the dean
**All applications must be submitted to the HTM Office for any of the above scholarships
by April 1, 2011.
BENJAMIN MUTNICK METTLE AWARD
AWARD: Up to $1500
DEADLINE: March 1
REQUIREMENTS:
Full-time, undergraduate student with a declared major in hospitality and tourism management
Making satisfactory academic progress according to the norms established by the University
Application available in the HTM Office.
Submit completed application to: HTM Office at GVSU, B-3-226 MAK.
GRAND TRAVERSE AREA HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: May 1
REQUIREMENTS:
Student must be a current high school senior or college student planning to attend a college or university
to study hospitality in the 2011-2012 school year.
Student must have an accumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Student must provide a current resume
Student must provide a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation with only one (1) allowed from a
school official. Letters must not be from relatives.
Student will be required to submit a one-page essay explaining why he/she should receive a GTAHA
scholarship, outlining both educations and career goals for the year.
Scholarship Recipient will be required to attend a meeting of the GTAHA in the spring of 2012 to report
their previous year’s education and career experiences.
Students may reapply in future years for available scholarships.
Scholarship is open to any student in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties.
Applicants may be asked to interview with the scholarship committee in person.
For more information, contact Jonathan Pack, President of the GTAHA, at (231) 778-9001 or email
jpack@cherrytreeinn.com.
HOSPITALITY MAJORS APPLICATION
AWARD: Full tuition up to $9,000
DEADLINE: March 1
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be of Hispanic background
Must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
Must (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the upcoming academic year
Must have earned and maintain a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Must be studying a major that falls under the Hospitality Major Application
Official transcript
Proof of citizenship
Essay
Letter of recommendation
Resume
Financial aid verification
Application can be found at
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.241/default.asp
HOSPITALITY SALES AND MARKETING ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (HSMAI) FOUNDATION
/ AMERICAN EXPRESS (MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE
JANUARY 2011)
AWARD: Varies
DEADLINE:
REQUIREMENTS:
Pursuing a degree in hospitality
Able to demonstrate hospitality work experience
Interest in a career in hospitality sales and marketing
In good academic standing
More information on the 2011 scholarship program will be available shortly on the website:
http://www.hsmai.org/foundation.cfm
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD: Up to $1,500
DEADLINE: January 31
REQUIREMENTS:
Currently enrolled at Grand Valley State University with a major in hospitality and tourism management
Full-time with junior or senior status
Making satisfactory academic progress
Must be an active member of the HTM Club
Application available in the HTM Office.
Submit completed application to: HTM Office at GVSU, B-3-226 MAK
HYATT PLACE GRAND RAPIDS-SOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
AWARD: $500
DEADLINE: April 1
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be an undergraduate student and enrolled as a full-time junior or senior with a declared major in
hospitality and tourism management
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Making satisfactory academic progress according to the norms established by the University
Application available in the HTM Office.
Submit completed application to: HTM Office at GVSU, B-3-226 MAK
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONFERENCE CENTERS (IACC)
IACC Conference Center Industry Award
AWARD: $5,000
DEADLINE: February 4th and no earlier than January 1st.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be nominated by a dean, department head, or faculty member
Full-time, active student pursuing hospitality related degree at an accredited institution
Minimum 3.3 GPA
Ability to demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in the conference center industry
Letter of recommendation explaining in sufficient detail the candidate’s worthiness and verifying his/her
GPA
Personal statement describing interest in the hospitality industry, career goals, and why you deserve the
award
Brief essay (approximately 200 words) on the subject of “The role that conference centers will play in the
future of the meetings industry”
Resume
Any other information pertaining to award decision (e.g., involvement in hospitality related organizations,
extra-curricular activities, internships/direct work experience)
Information on the IACC Scholarship is available at:
http://www.iacconline.org/internboard/index.cfm?fuseaction=Scholarships
Submit application and materials to:
Michelle Schurk, Director of Administration
International Association of Conference Centers
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
Future Leaders Award
AWARD: Approximate Value of $3,000
DEADLINE: February 4
REQUIREMENTS:
Full-time active student pursuing hospitality related degree at an accredited institution
Minimum GPA of 3.0
At liberty to attend the IACC Annual Conference
Previous IACC scholarship winners ineligible
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member explaining in sufficient detail the candidate’s
worthiness and verifying his/her GPA
A personal statement from the candidate, concisely describing his/her interest in the hospitality industry,
his/her career goals, and explaining why the candidate feels that attending this conference will help to
achieve these goals.
Resume
Any other information pertaining to award decision (e.g., involvement in hospitality related organizations,
extra-curricular activities, internships/direct work experience)
Information on the IACC Scholarship is available at:
http://www.iacconline.org/internboard/index.cfm?fuseaction=Scholarships
Submit application and materials to:
Tejal Wallace, Member Relations Manager
International Association of Conference Centers
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE EDITORIAL COUNCIL (IFEC)
AWARD: $500-$4,000 (4-8 awards given)
DEADLINE: March 15
REQUIREMENTS:
A combination of your work experience, prior education or training and current course of study should
indicate that you are preparing for a career in editorial, public relations, marketing services,
photography, food styling or a related aspect of the communication arts within the foodservice
industry. This is a key requirement.
Must be a full-time student enrolled as of March 15, 2011, working toward an associate’s, bachelor’s, or
master’s degree
Enrollment must be in an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S.
Expected graduation date must be no earlier than January 1, 2012
You should have a strong academic record, good character references, and demonstrate financial need
Completed and typed application form
An official transcript of your current or last year of study must be included with your application or sent
directly from the institution
Two letters of recommendation from a supervisor, teacher, advisor or other foodservice or
communication professional familiar with your skills must be included with your application
Essay questions may be answered on a separate page attached to your application
Include the essay questions on the page
Applications must be mailed and postmarked by March 15, 2011
Application can be found at: http://www.ifeconline.com/scholarship_info.cfm
Submit completed application to:
IFEC Scholarships
P.O. Box 491
Hyde Park, NY 12538
TEL: (845)
Contact information www.ifeconline.com, or 845.229.6973
KENT COUNTY LODGING ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $500-$1000
DEADLINE: February 25, 2011
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be enrolled in either a Hospitality, Travel/Tourism, or Food Service program at a university
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Must be in at least the 2nd year of the program
Must have 500 hours at least of on the job experience in the field of study
Must submit a one page essay detailing why you should get the scholarship. Also outline your career
goals and educational goals.
Must attend a KCLA meeting in spring of 2010 if you get the scholarship in order to update the board on
your education and career experience in the past year.
May reapply for scholarships in future years
Application can be found at: www.kentcountylodgingassoc.org. They are also available in the HTM Office.
Submit completed application to: Kent County Lodging Association, PO Box 230092, Grand Rapids, MI 49523-
0092
MARRIOTT SCHOLARS PROGRAM
AMOUNT: Full tuition up to $9,000
DEADLINE: March 1st
REQUIREMENTS:
Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage
Be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student during the upcoming academic school year in an
accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. with a hospitality management or culinary program
Plan to pursue a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food and
beverage field.
Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Be an upcoming freshman or sophomore for the 2010-2011 school year
Application can be found at
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.241/default.asp
MICHIGAN RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (MRPA)
AWARD: $500-$3,000 (nine (9) awards given)
DEADLINE: February 16
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be a current MRPA member
Applicant must be enrolled in a Michigan University or College
Applicant must have completed a minimum of nine (9) credits in Recreation at time of application
Applicant may be subject to screening prior to the panel interview
Applicant must appear in person for a panel interview at MRPA Headquarters in Okemos, MI on Friday,
March 25, 2011, at a time to be scheduled
Applicant must attend the 2012 MRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show Scholarship Award
Presentation (specific day TBD). The conference is scheduled for February 6-10, 2012, in Dearborn, MI
Application can be found at:
http://www.mrpaonline.org/EducationConference/Scholarships/tabid/1183/Default.aspx
Mail application to:
MRPA
2465 Wood Lake Circle
Suite 180
Okemos, MI 48864
Contact information: (517) 485-9888
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FOOD SERVICE (NACUFS) /
CLARK E. DEHAVEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
AWARD: One of six (6) $5,000 awards
DEADLINE: February 15
REQUIREMENTS:
Student must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior status and be planning a career in the food service
industry, be majoring in a foodservice-related field of study, and have at least one (1) semester of school
remaining beginning Fall semester 2010 before graduation
U.S. or Canadian citizen and attending college in the U.S. or Canada during the scholarship award year
Students must be enrolled full-time, be in good standing, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Students must be enrolled in a college or university that is a member of NACUFS
Applications for the Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Trust available at:
http://www.nacufs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3334
Submit completed application to:
The NACUFS Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Trust
c/o H. Michael Rice
Michigan State University, Food Stores
171 Service Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
Contact information: H. Michael Rice at (517) 420-6943, or email riceh@msu.edu
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FUND (NRAEF)
Undergraduate Scholarship - NRAEF
AWARD: $2,500
DEADLINE: March 30
REQUIRMENTS:
Citizen of U.S. or permanent resident of the United States of America
Currently enrolled in at least nine (9) credit hours in a foodservice related program at an
accredited culinary school, college,, or university
Completed at least one (1) grading term of your college or post-secondary program
Be enrolled for at two (2) consecutive terms or not entering your last semester before graduating
Applications for all NRAEF Scholarships available at: http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/
Submit completed application and required documents to:
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship Program
ATTN: Scholarship Program
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2702
Contact information: 800-765-2122 ext. 6738, or scholars@nraef.org
PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PCMA)
Fall Scholarships
Chairman’s Scholarship
Up to two (2) students can attend the 2011 PCMA Annual Meeting and meet the Chairman of the Board
Annual Meeting Scholarship
Up to three (3) students can attend the 2011 PCMA Annual Meeting and shadow a member of PCMA’s
meetings and events team while on-site
Student Chapter of the Year Award
Up to four (4) chapters can receive $500 to fund an educational, community service or membership
program
Spring Scholarships
Roy B. Evans Scholarship
Up to five (5) tuition-based scholarships of $5,000
PCMA Student Planner of the Year Scholarship
Develop a PCMA Annual Meeting session and attend the 2011 Meeting
Multicultural Scholarship
Up to five (5) $1,000 scholarships for tuition, books, other education costs
For more information on these or other student member programs, please contact:
PCMA Student Relations
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1001
Chicago, IL 60616
Contact information: Contact Erin Shamus at eshamus@pcma.org or 312.423.7264
RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRIES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (RBIEF)
AWARD: $500-$2,500
DEADLINE: March 15
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be currently enrolled or scheduled to be enrolled at an accredited college or university
Michigan resident preferred
Priority to those who desire to pursue a career in the Michigan boating industry
Applications are available at: http://www.mbia.org/content.aspx?page=programs_rbief
Submit completed applications to:
Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation
c/o Michigan Boating Industries Association
32398 Five Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154-6109
Contact information: (734) 261-0123, or email dneedham@mbia.org
STAFFORD’S HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD: $500-$1,000
REQUIREMENTS:
Student of hospitality and tourism management and/or culinary arts
Completion of a typical 10-15 week summer work experience
Request application from and mail to:
Reginald Smith, General Manager
Stafford’s Hospitality Inc.
PO Box 657
Petoskey, MI 49770
Contact information: 800-737-1899 or email at www.staffords.com
THE LOIS SEARLES “UNPAID INTERNSHIP” SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD: Stipend
DEADLINE: March 24
REQUIREMENTS:
Full-time, undergraduate student with a declared major in hospitality and tourism management
Enrolled in an internship course (HTM 290, 390, or 490)
Making satisfactory academic progress according to the norms established by the University
Must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Application available in the HTM Office.
Submit completed application to: HTM Office at GVSU, B-3-226 MAK
TOURISM CARES
AWARD: Various
DEADLINE: 2011 Schedule will be announced February 2011
Applications for all Tourism Cares scholarships available at: http://www.tourismcares.org/scholarships
For more information, contact:
Carolyn Viles, Director of Grants and Scholarships
Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street, Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021 USA
TEL: (781)-821-5990, x208
FAX: (781)-821-8949
Website: www.tourismcares.org
WEST MICHIGAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FORUM SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD: $5,000
DEADLINE: March 5
REQUIREMENTS:
Open to students in any field of study at any of the accredited universities, colleges, or extensions in Kent,
Ottawa, or Muskegon county
Submit a two part essay consisting of 1,000 to 1,500 total words:
Part A: Applicant will share their personal interest in and understanding of sustainability and
sustainable business practices. The essay should demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge of the
linkages between sustainable business theory and practical application to their chosen course of study.
Part B: Applicant will suggest a least five (5) opportunities to enhance the integration of sustainability
and triple bottom line thinking into the curriculum at their school. Suggestions need not be limited to
the applicant’s primary field of study.
For further information, please check the website at: http://www.wmsbf.com/index.php/wmsbfscholarship
Application and essay template (in Microsoft Word) should be completed by March 5, 2011.
**IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION**
The dates listed on the scholarship information sheets are for the 2011-2012
academic year. These scholarships, however, are available each year. If the
deadline has past for a particular scholarship of your interest, please note that this
scholarship will be available next year and the deadline will be approximately the
same date. Please continue to check the scholarship board, as well as the
scholarship page on the HTM website at www.gvsu.edu/htm.
