Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada and be entering or returning graduate students at an accredited U.S. or Canadian four-year institution. They must be studying travel, tourism or hospitality and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proof of residency, a resume, an official transcript, two letters of recommendation and a personal essay are required.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-scholarships/
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: http://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 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.hendrickscountycf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. permanent residents who are entering or returning full-time graduate students at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. They must be studying hospitality, travel or tourism and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, a personal essay, a resume, proof of residency, two recommendation letters and an official transcript are required.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-scholarships/
Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent residents of the U.S., full-time students and rising undergraduate juniors or seniors who are enrolled at an accredited four-year institution located in Wisconsin. They must be studying tourism, travel or hospitality and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Applicants must have completed 60 or more credits by May of the application year. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proof of residency, resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcript and personal essay are required.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-scholarships/
Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent residents of Michigan and must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian four-year postsecondary institution. They must be rising undergraduate juniors or seniors who are studying travel, tourism or hospitality. They must have 60 or more credits completed by May of the application year and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, official transcript, proof of Michigan residency, resume and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-scholarships/
Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants may be permanent residents of any country but must be entering or returning graduate students at an accredited U.S. or Canadian four-year college or university. They must be full-time students who are studying hospitality, travel or tourism and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proof of residency, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript and a resume are required.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-scholarships/
Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent residents of Ohio and be enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary institution located in Ohio. They must be entering the second year of a two-year program or entering the third or fourth year of a four-year program. By May of the application year, they must have completed 30 or more credits if in a two-year program or 60 or more credits if in a four-year program. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of residency, a resume and an official transcript are required.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-scholarships/
Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent residents of Kentucky and be accepted or enrolled full-time at an accredited, four-year postsecondary institution located in the state. They must be entering or returning undergraduate or graduate students who are studying travel, tourism or hospitality and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of recommendation, a personal essay, a resume, proof of residency, proof of enrollment (for entering undergraduates only) and an official transcript are required.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-scholarships/
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 planning to pursue education beyond high school. Students must be entering a field of study in culinary arts, hospitality or tourism.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.wdhsfoundation.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: March 2
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: http://www.timothysylam.org/education_scholarships.aspx
Sponsor: Tourism Cares
275 Turnpike Street
Suite 307
Canton, MA 02021
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a tourism program at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in any country and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students in developing countries are encouraged to apply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.tourismcares.org/academic-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 23
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: http://www.ct.gov/cct/site/default.asp
