Wednesday, March 25, 2009

HSMAI Foundation Scholarship Applications Open

The HSMAI Foundation, which has been providing scholarships to students pursuing a career in hospitality sales and marketing since 1983, awards merit scholarships to full-time students in the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Candidate category, as well as to part-time students pursuing Associate, Baccalaureate, or Graduate Degrees.

The HSMAI Foundation scholarship program is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year. And new this year, Graduate students will also be considered for the new HSMAI Foundation Mike Dimond Scholarship, which has been established to carry on the legacy of this hospitality sales and marketing giant who passed away in 2008.

The deadline is June 15, 2009. Recipients will be notified by July 15, 2009. The funds awarded will be forwarded to the colleges of the scholarship recipients to be applied directly to their tuition for the following semester.

Eligibility -- Students must: Be enrolled in a hospitality management or related curriculum and pursuing a degree; Have had hospitality work experience; Possess an interest in a career in hospitality sales and marketing; Be in good academic standing. Requirements -- Completed application form; Transcript from current college or university; Two recommendation forms; Current resume; Three personal essays. Judging Criteria --Grade point average; Essays; Industry-related work experience ; Recommendations; Extracurricular involvement; and Involvement in HSMAI

To Apply: Click here for more information and to download an application. Please call or email Kathy Tindell at 703-506-2010, ktindell@hsmai.org if you have any questions.

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