Top 18 Hospitality Management Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation (SCRLEF) is offering scholarships on behalf of various organizations that support hospitality education. These scholarships are designed to help students who are passionate about the hospitality (restaurant, foodservice, lodging, tourism) industry and are committed to pursuing a career in it. The scholarship amounts vary each year depending on donations and local participation. To be eligible, applicants must be currently employed in the hospitality industry or enrolled in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality & tourism, or related field of study at an accredited institution. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pursue your dreams and receive financial assistance toward your undergraduate or master's degree at an accredited post-secondary institution!

The Park Law Enforcement Association’s Commander Newell S. Rand Jr. Scholarship Program was created to honor the memory of a pioneer in the field of park operations. The program is designed to provide a scholarship to a person pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s Degree in an accredited course of study relating to a career in some aspect of park operations. High school graduates or current postsecondary students with at least a 2.8 GPA are eligible to apply. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and honor the legacy of Newell S. Rand Jr.

The Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students who are pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution. Graduate students must be pursuing a degree in business or a gaming/hospitality-related field. This includes banking, resort management, gaming operations, or management and administration including accounting, finance, information technology, and human resources. The scholarship program provides financial assistance to help students achieve their academic goals.

The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship is offered to students who are accepted or planning to apply to an accredited culinary or hospitality school, college or university whose major is or will be culinary, restaurant management, foodservice or another related program. Must be a permanent resident of Illinois enrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term and enrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term.

The CRF General Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes the hard work and dedication of current and incoming post-secondary students who aspire to pursue higher education in the restaurant, food service, and hospitality industries. The Foundation is committed to supporting deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students, as well as instructors who want to continue their education. With a single general CRAF scholarship application, students can easily apply for the scholarships they qualify for. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to achieve your dreams and make a difference in the food industry!

Looking to pursue a career in retail or hospitality? The South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Program is here to help! The program offers financial assistance to students studying in fields related to retail, including business administration, the culinary arts, Auto Mechanics, Landscape Design, Pharmacy, Photography, and more. As long as you're enrolled in a qualifying program at an accredited school and have graduated from a South Dakota high school, you're eligible to apply. Plus, if you've completed at least 24 credits from a college or university or 12 credits from a tech school or professional training institute, you're good to go. Don't have that much education under your belt? No worries - full-time work experience in lieu of the education requirement is also acceptable. Apply and take the first step towards your dream career!

The Letitia B. Carter Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to those interested in pursuing hospitality-related coursework. It is available to high school seniors and college students as well as high school, college, or corporate instructors and current hospitality industry professionals. High school and College students must have a minimum of 400 hours of documented industry experience, while instructors, teachers, and industry applicants must have a minimum of 1500 hours of documented industry experience. If you're a Maryland high school senior interested in a hospitality-related career, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship annually awards $500 to multiple Maryland residents who are currently in their final year of high school or enrolled in college and are passionate about pursuing a career in the food service industry. Post-secondary instructors who teach culinary arts or hospitality management courses are also eligible to apply. To be eligible, all applicants must be pursuing hospitality-related coursework. The scholarship is presented by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in memory of Marcia S. Harris, former CEO of the Restaurant Association of Maryland for more than 20 years. Applicants should possess Marcia's same qualities of passion and dedication and have a strong desire to improve the food service industry through the personal pursuit of professionalism. If you will soon be or are currently pursuing hospitality-related coursework, and are passionate about pursuing a career in foodservice, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Michael Birchenall Scholarship Fund annually awards $500 to multiple Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware residents who are currently in their final year of high school or enrolled in college and pursuing culinary, food service, or hospitality-related coursework. The scholarship is presented by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in memory of Michael Birchenall, the editor of Foodservice Monthly, a Mid-Atlantic magazine for the hospitality and foodservice industry. Among his many attributes, Michael Birchenall is fondly remembered as a man who offered tremendous support, help, and encouragement to young people looking to make careers in the food service industry. If you will soon be or are currently pursuing culinary, food service, or hospitality-related coursework, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund annually awards between $1,000 and $2,500 to multiple Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware residents who are currently in their final year of high school or enrolled in college and pursuing hospitality-related coursework. The scholarship is presented by the Restaurant Association of Maryland to honor the life of Eddie Hermond. Eddie was a longtime manager of Victoria Gastro Pub, Manor Hill Tavern, and an active member of the Maryland National Guard who lost his life in the 2018 flood in Ellicott City while trying to save the life of another. If you are a Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, or Delaware resident who will soon be or is currently pursuing hospitality-related coursework, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The American Express Scholarship annually awards $500-$1,000 and $1,000-$2,000, respectively, to associate and bachelor’s degree students who are undergraduate hospitality management majors at a U.S. college or university and (1) either work a minimum of 20 hours per week at an AHLA member hotel with at least 12 months' hotel experience OR (2) are a dependent of a qualified employee and have past employment in some capacity in the hospitality industry. To confirm your hotel is an AHLA member, we recommend contacting AHLA's membership department. If you’re an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in hospitality management and have current or past experience working in the hospitality/hotel industry, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Ecolab Scholarship annually awards $1,000 and $2,000, respectively, to associate and bachelor's degree students who are undergraduate hospitality management majors at a U.S. college or university. To be eligible, applicants must also be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for both the upcoming fall and spring semesters. The scholarship was established by Ecolab in 1996 as a commitment to the lodging industry and to support the development of its future leaders. If you're an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in hospitality management, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Incoming Freshman Scholarship was created exclusively for incoming freshmen to encourage enrollment in hospitality-related undergraduate programs and attract more students to the lodging industry. Applicants must be incoming freshmen for the upcoming fall semester, which is defined as a student who has never been enrolled in a college or university. Preference will be given to high school graduates of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program (HTMP) or Lodging Management Program (LMP). If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The AHLA Foundation Academic Scholarship is the largest program offered by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation. It's co-administered by a group of universities and colleges affiliated with the AHLA Foundation. The program awards scholarships valued up to $7,500 to students enrolled in hospitality-related bachelor's degree programs at colleges and universities across the US. A list of affiliated schools can be found on the scholarship site. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (2.0 if receiving Conrad Hilton Funds), be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and have completed 1-2 years of school depending on the program. The scholarship committee reviews financial need, GPA, extracurricular activities, honors and awards, work experience (including hospitality work experience), personal attributes, and responses to essay questions. If applying for a specific named scholarship, please check the site for additional documentation requirements.