Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria list:

• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at a college or university

Eligibility Criteria list:

• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
• Cumulative, or overall, 3.0 grade point average (GPA), or greater, on a U. S. 4.0 scale 
• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at a college or university

Eligibility Criteria list:

• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
• Cumulative, or overall, 3.0 grade point average (GPA), or greater, on a U. S. 4.0 scale
• Enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at a college or university

Full and partial scholarships to new and current students during the upcoming school year. Our dedicated Student Financial Aid officers will help you explore all your options—including grants, loans, and scholarships—as you prepare to launch a creative career where you do what you love. 

Eligibility Criteria list:

• Demonstrate a commitment to a foodservice career.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited program that will lead to an undergraduate degree in a field of study designed to prepare students for careers in foodservice, or related areas.

Eligibility Criteria list:

• Enrolled in at leader 12 credit hours for both the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters
• An undergraduate hospitality management major at a U.S. college or university
• No letters of recommendation required 

Eligibility Criteria list:

• Full-time student enrolled at an accredited college, university, junior or technical college in a degree program focusing on exhibition/event management
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average on 4.0 scale
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation by faculty and/or from exhibition industry leader
• Official transcript
• One page essay submission (500-1,000 words) on an explanation of your goals and desired roles in the exhibitions and events industry
• Consideration to attend Expo! Expo! in Louisville, Kentucky, 8-10 December 2020

Eligibility Criteria list:

• Enrolled or accepted as a full time or part time undergraduate student at an accredited post-secondary institution, college, or university for the upcoming year
• Majoring in an undergraduate level restaurant, foodservice or hospitality-related program
• Plan to be enrolled for at least two consecutive undergraduate terms or on track to complete an undergraduate degree within one term
• Two letters of recommendation by faculty and/or from exhibition industry leader
• Unrelated to any employees or family members of the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, or any state restaurant association

Each spring, the Nebraska Admirals Association awards scholarships, through an application, interview and essay submission process, to students with junior status in the Travel & Tourism program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and a student with junior status in the Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management program at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. 

• Students must be U.S. citizens 
• Must attach resume and essay, not exceeding 400 words, describing your school and community contributions and career goals 
• Winners are required to attend the Nebraska Admirals Luncheon on date TBA in North Platte, Nebraska. 

The goals of NEWH is to promote scholarship, education and interest within the Hospitality Industry to students who are pursing a career in hospitality related fields. 

• Current SHRM member (professional or student) 
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program at accredited institution of higher learning
• Degree program is HR-related (e.g. business, psychology, HR, etc…) 
• Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
• Online application including short answer questions about volunteer/work experience and career aspirations; Current resume; Two letters of reference* 

Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship
Award amount: $2,000
Eligibility Criteria list: Up to 10 tuition-based scholarships of $2,000 each awarded

Roy B. Evans Student Scholarship
Award amount: Up to 2 tuition-based scholarships of $7,500 each
Awarded based on academic record, meetings industry experience, and involvement in the industry

Foundation Scholars Program
Award amount: Tuition award of $3,500
Complimentary registration, roundtrip airfare, and 3 nights housing at PCMA Convening Leaders; Complimentary registration to PCMA Education Conference; PCMA student membership for one year; Complimentary access for one year to PCMA Premium Content Subscription; Complimentary access to Business Event Bootcamp, leading-edge online training; Recognition at PCMA Convening Leaders and Education Conference; Networking event at PCMA Convening Leaders with business events industry leaders and Foundation donors 

• Undergraduate student enrolled during the school year 
• Interested in a career in the business events industry 

The Club Foundation awards scholarships based on the availability of funds and merit of application. Scholarship awards are made at the recommendation of The Club Foundation Allocation Committee (CFAC) and approved by the Board of Governors. The scholarship award is made directly to the registrar at the college or university the recipient attends.

Who Should Apply: Any individual who is actively seeking a managerial career in the club industry and is currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university undergraduate program, may apply for the Joe Perdue Scholarship for aid.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must provide strong evidence that they are pursuing managerial careers in the private club industry. A candidate must have completed his/her freshman year of college and be enrolled for the full upcoming academic year in an accredited four-year institution. In addition, the candidate must have achieved and continue to maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or 4.5 on a 6.0 scale.

This annual grant program for Club Managers Association of America Student Chapters is comprised of two parts: a complimentary student registration to the CMAA World Conference for the Chapter President and a matching-funds travel grant to assist with expenses related to attending the Conference.

All current student chapters automatically receive a voucher for the complimentary Conference student registration. To receive the matching-funds travel grant, the student chapter must submit an official application and verify that they have raised funds which are then matched dollar for dollar by The Club Foundation up to a maximum of $500. All student chapters of CMAA are eligible to apply. In order to qualify the student chapter must:

• Hold a fundraising event
• Submit President’s Annual Report
• Submit Current Chapter Budget
• Submit Application for Grant
• Submit Grantee Form stipulating that funds previously received were used for their intended purpose

The annual application deadline is October 1st!