San Diego State University

HTM Student Scholarship Opportunities

Organization

Contact/Application Info

Requirements/Comments

American Hotel and Lodging Association

http://www.ahlef.org

(click on the ‘scholarship’ tab)

Scholarships that require SDSU/HTM program nominations—see Brian Blake in the HTM office for details:

• Annual Grant Scholarship Program

• Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship Competition

Scholarships that individual students can apply online for:

• The American Express Scholarship Program

• The Ecolab Scholarship program

• The Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management

• The Steve Hymans Extended Stay Scholarship Program

**Note: The American Express Scholarship Program is offered to lodging employees, working a minimum of 20 hours a week at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) member properties and to their dependents. If you or your parents are working at a hotel, ask your general manager if your property is a member of AH&LA and the state hotel association.

American Society of Travel Agents

http://www.astanet.com/education/edu_scholarships.asp

• Alaska Airlines Scholarship ($2000)
  

• Healy Scholarship ($2000)
  

• Southern California Chapter/Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Scholarship ($2500)

General Requirements:

• Letter of recommendation

• 2.5 GPA

• Must be resident, citizen or legal alien of US

• Some scholarships require essays

General Requirements:

• Applicant must have physical or sensory disability
  

• 2.5 GPA

• Must be permanent resident of US

• Undergraduate enrolled in a tourism related major

Association for International Practical Training

(click on the icon “Jessica King Scholarship”)

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please contact aipt@aipt.org.  http://www.aipt.org/footer/jessica-king.htm

$1000 grants to help hospitality and culinary candidates pursue on-the-job training internationally.

Terri Breining/MPI National Conference

Two Students, all expenses paid, to attend the MPI National Conference

Application Materials:

• Application

• Short essay: What do you think you will get out of this conference?

Why do you think you should be chosen for the scholarship?

• Return Materials to Brian Blake

Deadline: May 15^th

Requirements:

• Member of MESA

• Member of MPI

• Active in the major

• Must be able to attend conference

CA Hotel and Lodging Association Education Foundation

http://www.calodging.com/products/chla_educational.shtml

Requirements:

• Must be a resident of California

• HS GPA of 2.7 or have lodging experience

• Minimum 2.7 college GPA

• Preference given to those demonstrating a financial need

Scholarships range from $500 to $1,500

California Lodging Industry Association

http://www.clia.org/scholarship.cfm

Application Materials:

• Application found on clia.org

• Personal History essay – 250 words max

• Two letters of reference

• Personal Interview – Over the phone or in person

Mail application to address written on application

                                                                                        Deadline: June 19, 2009

Requirements:

• Must be a California resident

• Minimum 2.75 college GPA

• Must be currently in a four-year California college or university

• Must be majoring in a lodging-related

California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

http://www.calrest.org/go/CRA/educational-foundation/scholarship-program/

CRAEF academic scholarships for high school and undergraduate students

 To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be a California resident (although applicant may attend an out-of-state school).
• Be a full-time or substantially part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) student in an accredited community college, four-year college, calendar year program or culinary school.
• Have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA or the equivalent on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who do not have a GPA or who have concerns about their GPA should contact CRAEF at 800.765.4842 for more information.
• Satisfy the following minimum industry-related work experience (paid or voluntary) requirements: 250 hours for high school students going into freshmen year, 400 hours for college freshmen going into sophomore year and 550 hours for those beyond sophomore year. All work experience must be verified through paycheck stubs or signed letters from an employer.
• Be enrolled in their second consecutive semester and/or not be entering the last semester before graduating.
• Have completed at least one grading term of a college or postsecondary program.

Please note that you may receive only one CRAEF scholarship per year. CRAEF scholarships are paid over two consecutive terms.

• Students who are interested in attending this event should contact:
  Professor Kate Spilde Contreras at kspilde@mail.sdsu.edu or 619-594-2780.
• You must be at least 21 years old to attend.
• Transportation and accommodations are the student's responsibility. 

•  double spaced
•  12 point, Times New Roman
• Maximum of two 8.5 x 11 pages
•  Student resume/CV must be submitted with essay as well

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation

Applications should include:

• Typed application form

• Transcript from current college or university

• Two recommendation forms

• Current resume

• Three personal essays

Deadline: June 15th,2009 - (winners announced July 15, 2009) 

Learning Can Be Fun – And Free!  

IMEX and MPI are partnering to offer students with an interest in the meetings and events industry a scholarship opportunity to attend our professional development program where they will learn from top industry leaders. 

The MPI-IMEX Future Leaders Forum (FLF) will be held in Las Vegas on August 9 - 10, 2008. The FLF is a day-long program which will bring together 30 lucky students from the United States and Canada. The program is designed to provide participants valuable insight into industry trends and strategic elements important to the industry.  

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Completed applications, essays, resumes, and letters of recommendation are due by June 30, September 30, and December 31 pending what scholarship you apply for. For application and info: http://www.mpiweb.org/Education/Scholarships.aspx

Hotel and Restaurant Foundation

(located in San Francisco)

 http://www.hotelrestaurantscholarships.org

Submit:

• Completed application

• Transcripts from each college attended

• Employer letter on company letterhead verifying your hospitality work experience

• International students may apply 

• Applications for Hotel & Restaurant Foundation scholarships for school year 2009-10 will be due on Friday, February 27, 2009. Our new website (www.hospitalityscholarships.org) will soon be available. .

International Association of Conference Centers North America

http://www.iaccnorthamerica.org/

(click on the “scholarships” section of the “programs” tab on the top bar)

• You must be nominated by a dean, department head of Faculty member

Applications must include:

• Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member

• A Brief personal statement

• Brief essay (200 words) on the subject: “The role that conference centers will play in the future of the meetings industry.

• Current resume

Deadline: For next year February 5, 2010 for all scholarships

• IACC Conference Center Industry Award $5,000

-3.3 GPA Required

• IACC Annual Conference Scholarship (awards $$ to attend their annual conference; approximate value $3K)

-3.0 GPA Required

International Food Service Executives Association

http://www.ifsea.com/programs_inside.cfm?catid=3087

Requirements:

• Must be re-enrolling next fall.

• Full time student in a food service related major

Several $500 scholarships, a few $1000 scholarships.

International Special Events Society

June Bowerman Memorial Scholarship

http://www.isessandiego.org/content/scholarship.php

Submit:

• Proof of current enrollment

• Three sealed letters of recommendation from non-related persons

• Essay (Max 2 pages): Why I want to make a difference in the special event industry and how I propose to do it.

• Copy of transcripts

• A listing of all extracurricular activities.

The June Bowerman Memorial ISES San Diego Scholarship Fund (a minimum of $250.00) to be awarded to a student/s currently enrolled in Special Events, Hospitality and/or Tourism Education.

Karl W. Mehlmann

http://www.coloradolodging.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=11

Submit:

• Transcripts

• Brief Autobiography

• One page essay on why you’ve selected the hospitality industry for your career and what you definition of hospitality is.

• Recommendation from College or University

• Typed application, handwritten applications will not be accepted

(for electronic application see Brian Blake)

Qualifications:

• Must be going on to graduate school in the future

• Full-time student

• 3.0 GPA

• US citizen

_{-  Internship opportunities with Marriott} 

_{- The opportunity to win a trip to Washington, D.C.} 

_{·         Network with influential leaders and executives} 

_{·         Learn career skills through workshops and mentoring}    

_{·         Attend the Annual Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Awards Gala} 

_{-  Membership to HCF Connections, which includes:} 

_{·         Exclusive access to job and internship posting} 

_{·         Mentorship program} 

_{·         Online chats, profiles and posting from over 3,000 HCF alumni}  

•  Several opportunities are available for national scholarships please visit the link above for more information about the scholarships.
• Scholarships are valued up to $1,000
• Apply today!!

2.75 GPA

US or Canadian citizens only

sophomores, juniors & seniors

National Restaurant Association Education Foundation

http://www.nraef.org/scholarships

Several scholarship categories available, the most applicable being the “academic scholarship for undergraduate students”—award amount $2,000, and application deadlines are in the fall and spring timeframes

Submit:

• Typed application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Two Completed essays

• Proof of restaurant or foodservice-related work with a minimum of 400 hours verified by copies of paycheck stubs or letters from employers

• Two confidential recommendations are required

Application deadlines:
March 31st, July 31st, October 1st, 2009

Award amount: $1,000-5,000

• Deadline Date:  

   October 1st APPLY NOW!!
  

Award : $1,000-$5,000

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in college and have completed at least one semester in a restaurant and/or foodservice-related program.

• Have a minimum, cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

• Have a minimum of 750 hours of work experience in the restaurant and foodservice industry verified by pay stubs or letter(s) from employer(s).

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality

(NSMH)

http://www.nsmh.org/

Submit:

• Typed application

• Personal statement (Max 500 words) on your personal background including:

  • Why and when you became interested in the hospitality field.

  • What characteristics and qualifications will allow you to succeed?

  • What are your plans as they relate to you educational and career objectives and future goals?

    • Three letter of recommendation

    • Unofficial transcripts

Deadline: Novenber 30th

Network of Women Executives in Hospitality (NEWH)

http://www.newh.org

Southern Counties Chapter Scholarship

Requirements:

• Must have completed half the requirements for a degree or certification program in which enrolled.

• Must have real financial need

• Must have a 3.0 GPA

• Must have a career objective in the Hospitality Industry (i.e., Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)

  DMAI

  Open to all Majors

R.W. Smith & Co.

Food Service Scholarship

Print application from website.   Requires financial data, transcripts & essay.

  http://www.rwsmithco.com/

(10) $1,000 scholarships per year

Deadlines:
Fall Semester - April 1

Spring Sememester -November 20

Tourism Cares for Tomorrow

Applications can be found at: http://www.tourismcares.org

Submit:

• Scholarship Application

• Typed Resume

• Official Transcripts-sent from SDSU

• One letter of recommendation from a faculty member

• Two page original essay that is signed, typewritten, double-space, and referenced.

Three Scholarships:

• National Tour Association Scholarship- $2,500

• NTA State and Provincial Scholarship- $1,000

• United States Tour Operators Association Scholarship- $2,500

Requirements:

• 3.0 GPA

• Entering your junior or senior year (must have completed 50% of degree requirements)

Essay:

• Why have you chosen to pursue a career in the hospitality and tourism industry?

All Deadlines for 2009 have passed check back later for 2010 deadlines.

SDSU

SCHOLARSHIP

OFFICE

http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/scholarship/index.html

Other sources for scholarship listings:

www.fastweb.com

www.thedailyaztec.com/

(click on the ‘search’ button and type in ‘scholarships’)

By Telephone:                                                          
Main number menu: 619 / 594-6323
Counselors (available by telephone to answer detailed questions
                           from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday):
Students: Call 619/594-6323 option 3 then press *
Parents: Call 619/594-6323 option 4 then press *

By Mail:
Address: Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
                            San Diego State University
                            San Diego, CA 92182-7436

By Fax:
FAX number: 619/594-4268

In Person:
Front Desk/Lobby: Student Services West, Room SSW-3605
Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday
Express Drop: Student Services West 3rd Floor Patio