Hotel Education Scholarship Fully Sponsored by American and Lodging Education Foundation, USA

A total of $318,000 has been allocated to 85 universities and colleges affiliated with AH&LEF to support students studying in the related fields.

Description
This Hotel Education Scholarship is come from a generous contribution of proceeds from AH&LA Allied Members, Melinda Bush,Cecil B. Day Memorial, John Clifford Memorial, Handlery Hotels, Conrad N. Hilton Memorial, Hilton Worldwide, Creighton Holden Memorial, Steve Hymans Extended Stay Scholarship, Richard Kelley, Richard Kessler, J. Willard Marriott Memorial, Curtis C. Nelson, the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) as well as funds raised through AH&LEF's Annual Giving Program, previous capital giving campaigns and special events like the Big Apple Silent Auction, Golf Classic, and Hospitality Heritage Dinner Tribute.

Benefit: The successful applicants of this hotel education scholarship will receive Award amounts can range from $500 to $3,000 depending upon enrollment and recommended amount from school.

Eligibility

1. Be full-time students in an undergraduate hospitality management degree granting program
2. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (2.0 if receiving Conrad Hilton Funds)
3. Qualify as U.S. citizen or permanent resident
4. Have completed 1-2 years of school depending on the program

Application Procedure
Annual Grant Scholarships are School Nominated, which means students are selected by their respective schools -- not by the Foundation.  If you're attending a Foundation-affiliated school, request nomination through AH&LEF's Designated Contact Person, or contact Heidi Pindell at hpindell@ahla.com or Michelle Poinelli at 202-289-3181 / mpoinelli@ahlef.org for more information.

All student nominees must complete sections 1-3 and 8 of the AH&LEF Scholarship Application.  Additionally, under separate cover, participating schools are required to send a nomination form confirming their nominees and providing suggested award amounts.  AH&LEF will not consider applicants for these awards without verification from their respective schools.  AH&LEF academic scholarship applications are only accepted from January 1 to May 1 each year.  Please note that any applications received from May 2 through December 31 will not be reviewed because the information provided will be outdated for the next school year.

Submission Deadline
May 1 each year.

Website Link
http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19818