Hospitality Education Scholarship

The Foundation offers post-secondary education scholarships for individuals seeking careers in the hospitality industry or current professionals pursuing credentials for advancement. Each spring and fall, the Foundation identifies and rewards the brightest talents in hospitality to support the next generation of industry leaders. Scholarship Details • Tuition assistance up to $2,000 per person • Available for hospitality-related courses at any accredited post-secondary institution in the United States (in-class or online) • Open to individuals 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED • Scholarship recipients must reside in the United States • Eligible majors and courses include: Hotel Operations and Management Destination Management Meeting and Conference Planning Wedding and Special Event Planning Exhibition and Convention Planning Meeting and Event Catering Foodservice Management Hotel Concierge Hospitality Human Resources • Hotel Operations and Management • Destination Management • Meeting and Conference Planning • Wedding and Special Event Planning • Exhibition and Convention Planning • Meeting and Event Catering • Foodservice Management • Hotel Concierge • Hospitality Human Resources Application Requirements • Essay response within the application form • Academic transcripts demonstrating scholarly merit • Resume • Digital photo/headshot (jpeg or png format) for publicity purposes • Signatures of both the applicant and a witness on the application form • One letter of recommendation to be emailed separately Scholarships Awarded • Meeting and Event Catering Certificate – The International School of Hospitality • Hospitality Business – Michigan State University • Event and Design Production Certification – The International School of Hospitality • Hospitality Management – Fairleigh Dickinson University • Wedding Coordination and Design Certification – The International School of Hospitality • Masters of Hospitality Administration – University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Hospitality & Tourism Management – Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst Application Process 1. Complete the scholarship application, including the essay response 2. Gather required materials: academic transcripts, resume, and digital photo 3. Secure a letter of recommendation to be submitted separately 4. Submit your completed application and supporting materials before the deadline The Foundation's scholarships provide aspiring and current hospitality professionals with the financial support needed to pursue their education and advance their careers. If you are passionate about hospitality, apply today to take the next step toward achieving your academic and professional goals!