Deadline Extended: January 2, 2018

HLTA Woman in Lodging & Tourism 2017 Scholarship

The Hawai’i Women in Lodging & Tourism (Women in Lodging) scholarship program is designed to promote hospitality, tourism and culinary arts as a career and profession in Hawai`i. The scholarship provides financial assistance, along with industry mentorship provided by Women in Lodging, to students who are currently attending an accredited college or university and pursuing a career in the field of hospitality, tourism and culinary arts.

Scholarships available: One Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 will be awarded annually.

Who is eligible?
Students with the dedication and leadership potential to work toward the standards of excellence displayed in Hawaii’s hospitality, tourism and culinary industries. The following criteria should be met for the Women in Lodging Scholarship:

Must be a resident of Hawaii and a U. S. citizen
Must be accepted by and enrolled in an accredited university or college
Must be a student in good standing and working towards an Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in a hospitality, tourism or culinary arts program
Must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade on a 4.0 scale

Requirements:
The selection of scholarship recipients will be made on the basis of citizenship and leadership as demonstrated through activities and academic performance. The following factors are considered: applicant’s individual character, personal merit and background. Merit is demonstrated by leadership activities in school, participation in community and extracurricular activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors.

The following should be submitted with the scholarship application:

Proof of residency (copy of Hawaii state identification card or Hawaii state driver’s license)
Proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate or passport)
Official academic transcript from current high school/college (or most recent transcript if reapplying) mailed from school directly to Women in Lodging & Tourism.
A personal essay that addresses the applicant’s educational and career goals, commitment to serve Hawaii and its people, and work experience. 2 page maximum
Two recommendation letters from a professor, instructor, counselor, dean and/or current employer (if employed) attesting to applicant’s character and potential.

Application and required enclosures must be received by the HLTA office via this Judgify platform by January 2, 2018.

Use of Funds:
Scholarship funds will be mailed to the financial aid or college counselor office for deposit into the student’s account. Students must use the scholarship funds to pay tuition, books and supplies only. Funds cannot be used for room/board. Proof of enrollment is needed.

Scholarship monies must be returned to HLTA if the recipient is not enrolled in an accredited university or college the start of the fall/spring semester of the awarded school year.

Scholarship Committee:
The Women in Lodging & Tourism scholarship selection committee consists of the current Women in Lodging & Tourism Advisory Council Officers, immediate past Women in Lodging & Tourism Chairperson, and President & CEO of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association.

Notification:
Scholarship recipient will be notified by email between December 30, 2017 and January 3, 2018. Scholarship recipients will be required to submit their student account number and school address to Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association for direct deposit into the recipients student account.

Questions?
Call: (808) 923-0407
E-mail: info@hawaiilodging.org
Website: www.hawaiilodging.org

The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association is a non-profit, statewide trade organization of lodging properties, lodging owners and management firms, suppliers, and related firms and individuals. It was founded in 1947, with an original membership of 16 hotels, to represent the interests of Hawaii’s lodging industry. Today, the HLTA includes 170 lodging properties representing 51,000 rooms and more than 500 members in other membership categories. The association’s mission is to provide advocacy and education for the hospitality industry.

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