HSF/University of Georgia University Alliance Scholarship
Award: $3,500
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and plan to enroll as a full-time student in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited institution at the University of Georgia during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA must be completed by March 1; applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to applicants who are Pell grant eligible and to those who have unmet need. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Georgia
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
HSF/Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in Hidalgo County who has a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, ranks in the top quarter of their graduating class, and plans to enroll as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program at a four-year accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Hidalgo
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
HSF/Wal-Mart Stores High School Scholarship Program
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale who plans to enroll as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program at a four-year accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Baltimore, Barrow, Bartow, Bergen, Brazoria, Bronx, Broward, Bucks, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Carroll, Chambers, Chatham, Cherokee, Chester, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Cook, Coweta, Dekalb, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Douglas, Du Page, Durham, Essex, Fayette, Forsyth, Fort Bend, Fulton, Gaston, Grundy, Gwinnett, Harris, Henry, Hudson, Hunterdon, Johnston, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Kings, La Salle, Lake, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, Madison, Mchenry, Mecklenburg, Mercer, Miami-dade, Middlesex, Monmouth, Montgomery, Montgomery, Morris, New York, Newton, Ocean, Oconee, Orange, Passaic, Paulding, Philadelphia, Pickens, Queens, Richmond, Rockdale, Rowan, Somerset, Spalding, Sussex, Union, Union, Wake, Waller, Walton, Warren, Wayne, Will
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
HSF/Nissan Community College Transfer Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must be currently enrolled at a community college with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have plans to transfer and enroll as a full-time student pursuing a degree in business, engineering, communications, or media arts at a four-year accredited institution. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Canton, Jackson, Nashville
- College junior, College sophomore, College senior
- Business Administration, Engineering, Arts, Media, Communication Studies, Communication, Communications
HSF/MassMutual Multicultural College Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic heritage. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and plan to enroll as a full-time student pursuing a degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing, mathematics, or statistics at a four-year accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco
- College junior, College senior, College freshman, College sophomore
- Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Other, Marketing Research, Marketing Management and Research, Other, Marketing, Business Administration, Mathematical Statistics, Finance, General, Accounting, Accounting Technician, Mathematics, Other
HSF/Macy's College Scholarship Program
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale who is looking to be enrolled as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year as a junior or senior. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
HSF/Margoes Foundation Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage and an active participant of the College Connect Program. Applicant must be a current high school senior who has a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and has plans to enroll as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- California
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
HSF/GMAC SmartEdge Book Scholarship Program
Award: -
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have plans to enroll as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program at a four-year accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Detroit, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Waterloo, Winston-salem
- College freshman, College junior, College sophomore, College senior
- Accounting, Accounting Technician, Accounting, Other, Marketing, Marketing Research, Education, Marketing Management and Research, Other, Economics, Advertising, Human Resources Management, Other, Urban Affairs/Studies, Public Relations, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, General
HSF/Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have plans to enroll as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Chicago, Dallas, Mcallen, San Antonio
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
HSF/Peierls Rising Star Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage who is a current high school senior from Colorado or Texas who has participated in selected pre-collegiate programs. Applicant must have a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 on a 4.0 scale and have plans to enroll as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
- Texas, Colorado
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Linda Cowden Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a deaf or hard of hearing person who has been accepted into a program to continue his or her education past the high school level, academically, or vocationally or be a hearing person who has been accepted into a program leading to a profession serving the deaf or hard of hearing community.
- Cheatham, Davidson, Dekalb, Dickson, Houston, Macon, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, Wilson
- College sophomore, College freshman, College junior, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Award: $10,000
Applicant must be a full-time student with a disability who is entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or is enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Canada. Applicant must be enrolled in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Canada, United States
- College junior, College senior, Master's-level study
- Computer Engineering Tech./Technician, Computer and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Anna Maria College Grant/Scholarship
Award: $18,000
Applicant must be an incoming freshman or transfer student who meets the college's admission standards. Selection is based upon GPA, SAT scores, and decision to live on or off campus.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Anna Maria College Award
Award: -
Applicant must be an incoming freshman or transfer student. FAFSA must be submitted; financial need is required. Award amounts vary.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
My College Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a student over the age of 16 who is planning on attending a previously unattended college or university. Scholarships are awarded through random drawing. Award must be used within five years of winning.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
ASTA Healy Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States who is a full-time or part-time graduate student, entering any year of graduate study, enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality- related program of study at an accredited four year college or university in the United States, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale). Online application, U.S. passport or Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- United States
- Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study
- Travel and Tourism, Hospitality-Related
ASTA American Express Travel Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States who is a graduating senior by the end of the semester from a U.S. high school that has the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) Program, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale). Applicant must have been accepted at a college or university in the United States or Canada as a first-year, full-time undergraduate student in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the fall of the calendar year of application. Online application, passport or Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- United States
- College freshman
- Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management, Travel-Tourism Management, Hospitality
ASTA Arizona Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student, enrolled in a travel-and-tourism-related program of study at an accredited two- or four- year college or university in Arizona, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale). Applicants enrolled at an accredited two-year college, entering the second year in the fall of the calendar year of application, will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, entering junior or senior year, will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours (respectively) by the end of this semester or term. Online application, passport or Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- Arizona
- College sophomore, College junior, College senior
- Hospitality Management, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, Travel-Tourism Management
ASTA Avis Budget Group Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time graduate student, entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application, enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale). Online application, passport or Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- Canada, United States
- Master's-level study, Doctoral-level study
- Hospitality, Travel-Tourism Management, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management
ASTA Northern California Chapter - Richard Epping Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a permanent resident of California, who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in California with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants from two-year schools will be entering second year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants from four-year schools will be entering junior year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the end of this semester or term; or will be entering senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application and will have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Online application, driver's license as proof of permanent state residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic), an official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- California
- College senior, College sophomore, College junior
- Hospitality Management, Travel and Tourism, Travel-Tourism Management, Hospitality
ASTA Joseph R. Stone Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time graduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada, and entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, who can demonstrate a clear focus on and commitment to the tourism-subject area. Online application, passport as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), official transcript, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: You have chosen to pursue a career path in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry. What changes have you observed thus far in the industry, and what changes do you anticipate in the future of the industry? Where do you see your future potential in the industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- Canada, United States
- Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study
- Travel and Tourism, Travel-Tourism Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management
ASTA Holland America Line Graduate Research Scholarship
Award: $4,000
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of any country who is a full-time or part-time graduate student conducting research on a topic with a tourism focus, who can demonstrate a clear focus on and commitment to the tourism-subject area, enrolled an accredited four-year college or university, and entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application at a college or university in the United States or Canada, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Online application, passport as proof of citizenship, resume, letter of recommendation from academic or research advisor, Graduate Research Faculty Advisor Confirmation Form, Research Proposal, and Reflection Essay are required to be submitted. Five page research proposal which includes: the purpose or problem statement, hypothesis (if appropriate), objectives, scope, brief literature review, methodology, and applicability of results. The following are suggested research topics of interest (but are not limited to those on this list): overcoming consumers? objections to purchasing a cruise; how travel agents could market to adventure and special interest travel buyers; the future composition of the travel agency distribution channel and suggested strategies for retailers and suppliers; and consolidation as a survival strategy and possible productive partnerships with non-traditional organizations inside and outside the travel industry. All topics submitted to Tourism Cares will be considered for their relevance to the tourism industry. Research proposal reflection essay topic: Explain how you expect your career to serve the travel and tourism or hospitality industry, and/or how the practical application of the findings of your proposed research study will serve the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study
- Travel-Tourism Management, Travel and Tourism
ASTA David J. Hallissey Memorial Internship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of any country, who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate, or full-time or part-time graduate student, pursuing a marketing degree with an interest in marketing research and also an interest in travel and tourism (preferred but not required); or a travel and tourism degree with an interest in marketing research as it relates to marketing (preferred but not required) at a college or university in the United States with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicant will be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, and will be entering sophomore year in the fall of the calendar year of application; or enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, and will be entering junior year in the fall of the calendar year of application; or enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, and will be entering senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application; or enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university, and entering any year of graduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application. Please note this internship is for summer or fall and takes place in the Washington, DC area. Applicant should have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel (required); and knowledge of Microsoft Access and SBSS software (preferred but not required). Online application, passport as proof of citizenship, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (from academic and professional tourism- or hospitality-related individuals), Academic Internship Application Approval Form, official transcript, resume, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: If you are a marketing student: Discuss how your current program of study (or coursework) relates to the application of marketing research? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and volunteer experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., in marketing and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the marketing industry; or, if you are a travel and tourism student: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and volunteer experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., in travel and tourism or marketing and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, College junior, College senior, Master's-level study, College sophomore
- Travel and Tourism, Travel-Tourism Management
ASTA Pacific Northwest Chapter - William Hunt Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at a two-, three-, or four-year college or university in the United States or Canada with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants enrolled at accredited two-year colleges, need to be entering second year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants at accredited three-year schools (Quebec) need to be entering third year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed 60 credit hours at the end of the semester or term. Applicants at accredited four-year colleges or universities, need to be entering junior year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the end of this semester or term or need to be entering senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Online application, driver's license as proof of permanent residency, passport as proof of citizenship, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (from academic and professional tourism- or hospitality-related individuals), official transcript, resume, and essay are required to be submitted. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
- Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Washington
- College junior, College senior
- Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management, Travel-Tourism Management
William Carey University Scholars
Award: -
Applicant must be a first-time freshman who received a 29 or higher ACT (minimum SAT Reasoning Score of 1300) and fulfills the application requirements. Applicant must maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 and be a resident of the university.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Pell Grant
Award: -
Awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. Award is based on expected family contribution.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College sophomore, College freshman, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Award: -
Applicant must be an undergraduate student with exceptional need. Awards are given on a first come first serve basis.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College freshman, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Trustee Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must achieve a minimum ACT score of 28 (SAT Reasoning Score of 1260) and maintain a 3.2 GPA.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Presidential Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must achieve a minimum ACT score between 25 and 27 (SAT Reasoning score between 1140 and 1259) and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be a Mississippi Resident for at least a year to apply, and have been in continuous full time enrollment.
- Mississippi
- College sophomore, College junior, College freshman, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
