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A variety of scholarships are available to incoming freshmen as well as current hospitality and tourism management students. The number of scholarships and amount of scholarships are subject to change without notice.
Hospitality Scholarships: HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
AH&LEF Incoming Freshman Scholarships
Scholarships are available from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation for high school seniors who have been accepted into the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. For more information and to download their application, please visit:
http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_freshman.asp. Deadline: January 1st - May 1st
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
There is a scholarship for high school seniors with foodservice experience who have been accepted into Hospitality and Tourism Management. Visit www.nraef.org/scholarships/highschool for scholarship requirements and to download an application. Deadline: April
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (Illinois residents only)
Scholarships are available for high school seniors who have been accepted into Hospitality and Tourism Management. Visit www.illinoisrestaurants.org for scholarship requirements and to download an application. Deadline: May
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (Illinois residents only)
Scholarships are available for high school seniors who are residents of Illinois and have been accepted into Hospitality and Tourism Management. Visit www.ihlaef.org/scholarship.cfm to find information about scholarship requirements and to download an application. Deadline: May
Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $500-$1,500 are available to students who live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, or employee of PDCVB member property. High school senior must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, be admitted to an accredited hospitality program, and have demonstrated employment history in the hospitality industry. Visit www.padutchcountry.com/scholarship/index.asp for information. Deadline: March
Hospitality Scholarships: CURRENT HTM STUDENTS
Throughout each academic year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are available to students who are majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management. These scholarships all differ in regards to whether there is a specific GPA requirement, financial need, or work experience requirement. Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior standing, are also considered. The scholarships generally come in one of the following ways:
- A company or organization gives money to the HTM department for the purpose of scholarships and either the department, or the department and donor decide on who will receive it.
- The department receives scholarship application information from an association or other organization and notifies the student via e-mail and/or announcements in class about the applications and their requirements. The student can then download an application at a specific Web site or pick up an application from the HTM Student Services office scholarship file drawer. The student fills out the application(s) and mails it to the company offering the scholarship.
- The department nominates students for awards and students must supply supporting information such as a current transcript, letters of recommendation, career statements, etc. When the student supplies the requested information, he/she is then nominated for the award.
To be considered for any of the above categories, the student must completely fill out a HTM Department Scholarship Application and attach a current resume. The application will not be considered unless both are completed.
Current Purdue students should have scholarship information in by the first Friday in December to be considered for the following fall. The HTM Scholarship Committee awards scholarship funds or nominates students for an award by reviewing active scholarship applications and resumes for qualified candidates.
Hyatt Minority Scholarship
HTM nominates one student to be considered for a national scholarship selected by the AHLEF and Hyatt. Student needs to be a sophomore or junior and in the lodging emphasis.
Arthur Packard Award
HTM nominates one student to be considered for a national scholarship selected by the AHLEF. Student must be a sophomore or junior with a minimum GPA of 3.5 with a lodging emphasis.
Cecil B. Day
Three $1,000 scholarships for HTM majors. Students are chosen by the HTM Scholarship Committee. Student needs to be a sophomore or junior with a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a lodging emphasis.
Hilton Hotels Scholarship
The scholarship committee awards $5,000 to a HTM student who must be a lodging or foodservice emphasis, with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, is from an under-represented population or who is financially disadvantaged, participates in extracurricular activities, and does community service and/or volunteer work. Must participate in a student organization and show leadership abilities. Also needs to have industry experience in a hotel or has done their internship.
International Gold & Silver Plate Society
The HTM Scholarship Committee awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student with a foodservice emphasis.
Irvine Travel
HTM Scholarship Committee awards a $750 scholarship to junior or senior student with a tourism emphasis and a 2.5 minimum overall GPA.
Marriott International Scholarship
The HTM Scholarship Committee awards a $5,000 scholarship to a sophomore or junior student with a lodging emphasis. Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA required.
Statler Scholarship
Department nominates two outstanding students for consideration for a scholarship which pays up to $20,000 per year. Qualifications: Must be top student in all areas: academic, leadership, industry experience, and financial need.
Travel Industry Association
Three $2,000-$3,000 scholarships. Students are nominated by the HTM Scholarship Committee, and the winners are chosen by TIA. Student must be a junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Travis Carpenter “Pursuit of Excellence” Scholarship
One $500 scholarship awarded to a student who has been in HTM at Purdue for at least two semesters, is involved in at least two student organizations, and has completed at least 500 hours in the industry. The same student may win more than once if they qualify.
The following sponsors require the continuing student to complete their application with supporting information to be considered for these scholarships.
American Express
Students apply directly to the American Hotel and Lodging Foundation. (Students or parents must work or have worked at an AHMA property.) Visit www.ahlef.org for information.
Deadline: January 1 through May 1.
AH&LA Extended Stay Scholarship
Students apply directly to the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation. Student must have at least some experience either working or interning at a lodging property. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience at an extended stay property. Visit www.ahlef.org for scholarship requirements and to download an application. Deadline: June
ECOLAB
Students apply directly to the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation. Student must be actively employed full time (at least 35 hours per week) at hotel/motel that is a member of the AH&LA at the time of application. Visit www.ahlef.org for information. Deadline: April
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Tourism scholarships in varying amounts for travel and tourism majors. Visit www.astanet.com for information. Deadline: August
Catering Executive Association
Scholarships awarded through the Chicago Chapter. Must be a permanent resident of the Chicago Metropolitan area, which includes the Northern Indiana “Region.” Visit www.cateringexecutives.org/scholarships.htm for information. Deadline: January
Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)
Scholarships available through CMAA. Information available through Purdue CMAA student chapter or at www.clubfoundation.org (click on Scholarships and Grants). Deadline April
International Association of Conference Centers of North America
Visit www.iacconline.org for information. Deadline: February
International Foodservice Editorial Council
For students preparing for a career in communications in the foodservice industry. Visit www.ifec-is-us.com for information. Deadline: March
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association
This scholarship is to financially assist Illinois residents who have demonstrated a desire to make the hotel and hospitality industry a career. Scholarships may be available in amounts ranging from $1,000 up to $5,000 per academic year. Visit www.ihlaef.org/Scholarship.cfm for scholarship requirements and to download an application. Deadline: May
Illinois Restaurant Association
Scholarship applications available for Illinois residents at www.illinoisrestaurants.org. Educational Foundation/Scholarships. Deadline: May
Indiana Meeting Planners International (IMPI)
MPI will award two students a complimentary year of membership luncheons at their meetings and will make the award at their annual banquet. Great for the student who is interested in meeting and event planning. Visit www.mpi-indiana.org for information and to download an application. Deadline: Early May.
Karl W. Mehlmann Scholarship
Must be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior going on to graduate school, and citizen of the United States. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Special provisions: Colorado or Wyoming residency, financial need, and currently employed in the industry. Applications available in HTM Student Services Scholarship file drawer in Stone B-15 or by calling (303) 297-8335, Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association. Deadline: April
Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau
Must be a Lancaster County, Pennsylviania, resident or employee of PDCVB member property, 2.5 minimum GPA. $500-1,500 scholarship. Visit www.padutchcountry.com/scholarship/index.asp to download an application. Deadline: March
NACUFS Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors planning for a career in the foodservice industry and majoring in a foodservice related field of study. Visit www.nacufs.org for an application and criteria. Deadline: February
National Restaurant Association (NRA) Educational Foundation
Scholarships in varying amounts are donated by a variety of food service companies. Foodservice industry experience necessary. $2,000 awards. Visit www.nraef.org to download an application. Deadlines: March, July and October
NRAEF and All Schuman Ecolab Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Currently enrolled freshman, sophomore, or junior HTM student with a 3.0 GPA, with a completed entrepreneurial project and industry experience. $7,500 scholarship award. Visit www.nraef.org/scholarships for information and to download an application. Deadline: Early April
National Tourism Foundation
Available to tourism majors. Winners are selected based on academic achievement, industry work experience, and extracurricular activities. Visit www.ntfonline.org for information. Numerous scholarships with varying due dates.
NEWH—Hospitality Industry Network Scholarship
Available to juniors, seniors, or students with at least half of the requirements for a degree in which enrolled. Must have real financial need and 3.0 GPA. Visit www.newh.org for scholarship requirements and to download an application. Deadline: September
Madonna Warren Student Intern Award
Three ($300) scholarships are awarded to students who complete an internship at the Purdue Union Club Hotel. Spring, summer, and fall internships are available. Applications available in the HTM Career Center in Stone B-22 or HTM Student Services in Stone B-15. Deadlines for intern applications: Mid-October, Mid-March
Questions about Scholarships?
For additional information on scholarships for HTM students contact:
Howard Adler , Scholarship Committee Chairman
(765) 494-5998
adlerh@purdue.edu
Mary Beth Brubaker, Academic Advisor
(765) 494-8724
brubakerm@purdue.edu
College Scholarships
The College of Consumer and Family Sciences offers several scholarships to recognize academic achievement, including Dean's Merit Scholarships of up to $5,000 annually for four years. A student's financial need may also play a part in the selection process. In addition, scholarships are available to students who participate in a study abroad program. For information on college scholarships, visit the CFS Scholarships and Awards Web page.
Purdue University Scholarships and Grants
For information on the latest scholarships and grants available to Purdue students, visit the Division of Financial Aid's Scholarships and Grants Web page.
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