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Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9
Applicant must be a graduate student pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences. Preference will be given to students who have accomplished the following: at the beginning of the academic year for which the fellowship would be granted, have completed at least one year of professional family and consumer sciences experience, serving in a professional role or in positions such as graduate/undergraduate assistant, trainee, or intern; be working on a research problem or be able to describe a potential research problem for their graduate work; or, be interested in making a contribution to the family and consumer sciences profession in the United States, or in international programs.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9
Applicant must be a graduate student with clearly defined plans to major in nutrition at the graduate level immediately following completion of the baccalaureate program.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9
Applicant must be a minority graduate student from the United States pursuing study in another nation or an international graduate student pursing a degree in family and consumer sciences in the United States, with preference for a student from a developing nation.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9
Applicant must be an international student who desires to study family and consumer sciences in the United States, preferably at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9
Applicant must be a FCS graduate student from the United States who participates in international study or an international graduate student who studies family and consumer sciences in the U.S.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 9
Applicant must be an international student who is working to complete a graduate degree (applicants who live in countries that only offer two-year degree programs in family and consumer sciences can apply to complete a baccalaureate degree in the United States) in family and consumer sciences in the United States.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1
Applicant must be a full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate student who is considering a career in a benefits-related area such as: health care program design, pension plan design, implementation or administration, retirement strategies, ERISA and legal aspects of employee benefits, work/life programs, health risk management, institutional investing of retirement savings, multi-employer plans, workers compensation, actuarial and underwriting analysis, or employee benefits communications. Selection will be based upon specific employee benefit related study, activities, and goals, school and community activities, work experience, future potential, and academic performance. Application, transcript, and two recommendations are required to be submitted.
Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 21
Applicant must be Muslim or an active member of the Muslim community who is enrolled at an accredited university as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior, or senior) or graduate student (including Ph.D.) in the United States who is majoring in one of the sponsor's supported majors as found on their website. Minimum 3.0 GPA and United States citizenship/permanent residence required.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: Monthly
Foundation offers award scholarships through the use of Internet-based quiz competitions with topics that range from common knowledge to specific academic subjects.
Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 31
Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to the topic, "Create a Top Ten List of the reasons you should get this scholarship" is required.
Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 30
Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to the question, "If you could get one 'do over' in life what would it be and why" is required.
Award: $10,000, Deadline: December 15
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 two- or 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.
Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 28
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 is an heir of the Atrisco Land Grant. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and plan to enroll as a full-time student in a degree seeking program at a two- or 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 be open as of fall 2009.
Award: $20,000, Deadline: February 28
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 be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in the United Stats, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands majoring in the arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communications, or writing. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15
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 is a sophomore, junior, senior, or first, or second year Master's student enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
Award: $6,000, Deadline: February 1 (fall); March 1 (fall); April 1 (fall); September 1 (spring); October 1 (spring)
Applicant must be a new, full-time, degree-seeking student enrolling in one of the graduate programs offered through the university.
Award: $10,000, Deadline: June 1
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.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1
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.
Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1
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.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1
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.
Award: $4,000, Deadline: April 1
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.
Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1
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.
Award: $10,000, Deadline: July 6
Applicant must be a graduate of a Manitoba university who is enrolled or enrolling in one of the University of Winnipeg-University of Manitoba Joint Master's Programs.
Award: -, Deadline: None
Applicant must be full-time, first-year undergraduate or first-year graduate student, from a rural community in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicant must express an interest in returning to work in rural Newfoundland.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: June 1
Applicant must be accepted into the Graduate Diploma Program. Applicant must be of Aboriginal descent and must demonstrate commitment to the field.Applicant must have potential to become a leader within the Canadian heritage community.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: None
Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanenent and must be a student in the HRM Graduate Diploma program.
Award: $1,250, Deadline: October 15
Applicant who is an undergraduate student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and have a minimum of 12 credits in the twelve months prior to the award application deadline. Applicant who is a graduate student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed six credits in the twelve months prior to the award application deadline. Recipients will be selected based on leadership, a dedicated pursuit of career advancement, or professional development.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 15
Applicant must be pursuing a graduate degree and are within 15 credits of completing their master's degree. Recipients will be selected based on proven ability to balance full-time employment, family, and community roles with a significant course load and record of academic achievement.
Award: $3,000, Deadline: October 15
Applicant must be enrolled in a master's degree program and have a minimum 3.6 GPA and have completed a minimum of 15 credits.
Award: $3,000, Deadline: October 15
Applicant must be a student in the Athabasca University Master of Business Administration program with a minimum 3.6 GPA and a minimum of 30 completed credits. Involvement in community service and volunteerism are required.
