
Scholarships
Amount: $16,000. About: Offered by Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association, the Karl Mehlmann Scholarship is a $16,000 award to support students pursuing degrees in the hospitality and tourism industry. Applicants Must have and maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 on a 4-point scale; enrolled in an AH&LEF affiliated and accredited four-year (4)…
Amount: $20,000. About: Offered by James Beard Foundation, the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program is a $20,000 award to assist aspiring and established culinary professionals who plan to further their education. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior; must be a United States citizen; must present evidence of financial need; must demonstrate a record…
Amount: $5,000. About: The NEWH Women Leaders Scholarship, sponsored by Boutique Design Group, awards $5,000 to female hospitality management students. Applicants must be actively enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate program, meet a minimum overall GPA requirement of 3.0 (or 83-86% equivalent), and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship recipients must be able to attend the…
Amount: $7,500. About: 6/20/26, opens in may Eligible Grade Levels: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student Eligible Majors: Hospitality Management Residency Requirement: No residency requirement Minimum GPA: 3 Deadline: June 19, 2026 Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.
Amount: $10,000. About: The NEWH Deborah Herman Legacy Scholarship awards $10,000 to hospitality management or interior design students (with a career focus in hospitality) attending college in Florida or New York. Applicants must be actively enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate program, meet a minimum overall GPA requirement of 3.0 (or 83-86% equivalent), and…
Amount: $1,000-$4,000. About: The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (IHLAEF) offers a scholarship for Illinois students who are pursuing hospitality management degrees. Applicants must be a permanent resident of Illinois and a U.S. citizen OR a permanent U.S. resident for at least 12 months on the date of application; be a current undergraduate…