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Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 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 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.
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: $18,000, Deadline: December 1 (Priority)
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.
Award: -, Deadline: December 1 (Priority)
Applicant must be an incoming freshman or transfer student. FAFSA must be submitted; financial need is required. Award amounts vary.
Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 30; December 31
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.
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: $1,000, Deadline: April 1
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.
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 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.
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: $2,000, Deadline: April 1
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.
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: $1,500, Deadline: April 1
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.
Award: -, Deadline: None
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.
Award: -, Deadline: March 1
Awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. Award is based on expected family contribution.
Award: -, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be an undergraduate student with exceptional need. Awards are given on a first come first serve basis.
Award: -, Deadline: None
Applicant must achieve a minimum ACT score of 28 (SAT Reasoning Score of 1260) and maintain a 3.2 GPA.
Award: -, Deadline: None
Applicant must achieve a minimum ACT score between 25 and 27 (SAT Reasoning score between 1140 and 1259) and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 15
Applicants must be a Mississippi Resident for at least a year to apply, and have been in continuous full time enrollment.
Award: -, Deadline: None
Applicant must achieve a minimum ACT score between 21 and 24 (SAT Reasoning score between 990 and 1139) and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: September 15
Applicant must be an entering freshman that has been a Mississippi resident for at least one year. Applicant must have a 3.5 GPA and an ACT score of at least 29.
Award: -, Deadline: None
Applicant must achieve an ACT score of 20 (SAT Reasoning score between 950 and 989) and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Award: -, Deadline: None
Applicant must have made a public commitment to ministry and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. An official letter from the pastor of a church regarding the applicant's interest (certificate of license or ordination may be substituted) is required.
Award: -, Deadline: March 31
Applicant must be enrolled in a program of study that leads to a Class "A" teacher educator license. Applicant must be a junior or senior at a university or college in Mississippi, must have passed or documented exemption from Praxis I, and must agree to become immediately employed in a critical need classroom in Mississippi upon degree completion.
Award: -, Deadline: None
Applicant must not qualify for federal work-study. Recipients are given an on campus job and are paid monthly.
Award: -, Deadline: September 15 (fall); January 15 (spring)
Applicant must be studying for a church-related vocation and be a member of a Southern Baptist church.
Award: $6,000, Deadline: None
Applicant must be entering directly from high school as a full-time student with a minimum 4.0 GPA.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: None
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA who is entering directly from high school and is be enrolled in a full course load at the University.
Award: $4,000, Deadline: None
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA with no failures on their record. Applicant must be entering directly from high school and be enrolled in a full course load at the University.
