Hospitality First Year Student Scholarship
THIS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS FOR FIRST TIME FRESHMAN STARTING IN SUMMER/FALL 2024. Three (3) awards are available during this period. If you were admitted or started in a previous semester, you are not eligible. If you are starting in a future semester, please wait until the scholarship application for your start date opens.
-In compliance with applicable laws regarding financial aid eligibility, those receiving the award must have an aid-eligible immigration/residency status. International students are eligible to apply.
We are pleased to offer three (3) $2,000 awards ($1,000 each in Fall 2024 & Spring 2025) for first-year students majoring in any program in the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Student Eligibility requirements:
• Student must have been accepted to FIU in the Hospitality Management program, including
o Beverage Management
o Event & Entertainment Management
o Food Innovations & Entrepreneurship
o Global Sustainable Tourism
o Hospitality Leadership
o Hospitality Management (no specific major)
o Hotel/Lodging Management
o Restaurant/Culinary Management
o Spirits Management
o Travel & Tourism Management
• Minimum high school GPA of at least 3.5
• Student must be a first-time freshman starting at FIU in Summer/Fall 2024 and enrolled full-time for at least 12 credits each semester
To apply, students should submit:
• Student must write a 1 – 2 page essay discussing “Why you have chosen Hospitality and Tourism as a Career”
• Letter of Recommendation from your Teacher or College Advisor
• Resume including:
o Previous awards and honors
o Describe your service to your school and community throughout your time in high school.
- Award
- 2,000
- Deadline
- 04/01/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- Are you in AOHT or DECA at your high school?
- Are you in AOHT or DECA at your high school?
- Please upload a 1-2 page essay on " Why you have chosen hospitality & tourism as a career"
- Please request a recommendation letter from a Teacher or College Advisor.
- Please submit an updated resume with work experience, academic achievements, clubs/activities, community service, etc.
- Are you in AOHT or DECA at your high school?