Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii who have need of financial assistance and plan to attend an accredited college or university full-time within the United States as an undergraduate or graduate student. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to major in one of the following areas: marketing, law or travel industry management.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Costa Rica Vacations
Costa Rican Vacations - Travel Agency
Calle 70
San José Province
San Jose, Costa Rica
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at a U.S.-based university. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required. Students must submit an essay explaining their career goals in the areas of tourism, hospitality or sustainable development.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.vacationscostarica.com/about-us/scholarships
Sponsor: Hendricks County Community Foundation
5055 East Main Street
Suite A
Avon, IN 46123
Eligibility: Applicants must provide information about their education, activities and employment. Students must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript and financial information. Part of the application is submitted online, and part of the application is submitted via mail. Students must be pursuing a degree in tourism and travel management.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hendrickscountycf.org/
Sponsor: Wisconsin Dells Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 533
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Wisconsin Dells High School who are enrolled in a two-year or four-year program related to the hospitality field, which may include restaurant and business management, food service and tourism. Selection is based on student's character and morals, compassion and consideration for others and a desire to work in the hospitality field.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 27
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.wdhsfoundation.org
Sponsor: Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation
P.O. Box 98141
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8141
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and pursuing a degree or certification in the hospitality industry. An essay is required with the application. There are two deadlines each year: May 15 and November 15.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: May 15 and November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online, and must include a resume, an essay, one letter of reference, a photo and an official transcript.
Website: https://www.timothysylam.org/education-scholarships
Sponsor: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism
One Constitution Plaza
Second Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents. They must be enrolled in a degree program in hospitality, travel or tourism at an accredited college or university. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 18
How to apply: Applications are available by request from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Tourism/03_Partner_Office/Apply-for-College-Scholarship
