HLTA Scholarship Opportunities
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, through its Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation, sponsors college scholarships for students majoring in travel industry hotel/lodging management programs.
*Completed applications and scholarship questions may be emailed to jcaires@hawaiilodging.org Scholarships for High School Seniors Ho‘oilina Scholarship DEADLINE: March 2, 2020 4-Year Scholarship ($12,000 per year) The Ho‘oilina Scholarship, a partnership between the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) and the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Shidler College of Business, School of Travel Industry Management, awards eight (8) four-year scholarships ($12k per year) to Hawai‘i public high school graduates who enroll at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa or UH West Oahu and declare a major in Travel Industry Management (TIM). Ho‘oilina scholarship applications are reviewed by the Ho‘oilina Scholarship Selection Committee and are awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic achievement and leadership, and express an interest in pursuing a hospitality, tourism or culinary education and career. Scholarship Eligibility
UH Manoa- Interested incoming freshmen may apply here. UH West Oahu- Interested incoming freshmen may apply here. Scholarships for Community College Graduates Hawai‘i Tourism Ho‘oilina Scholarship DEADLINE: March 2, 2020 2-Year Scholarship ($24,000 total) The Ho‘oilina Scholarship, a partnership between the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) and the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Shidler College of Business, School of Travel Industry Management, awards up to two (2) two-year scholarships ($12k per year) to graduates of Hawai‘i public high school and community college who are accepted by and transferring to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Travel Industry Management (TIM). Ho‘oilina scholarship applications are reviewed by the Ho‘oilina Scholarship Selection Committee and are awarded to community college graduates who demonstrate high levels of academic achievement and leadership, and express an interest in pursuing a hospitality, tourism or culinary education and career. Scholarship Eligibility
UH Manoa- Interested transfer students may apply here. UH West Oahu -Interested transfer students may apply here. Citizen-Scholar Awards $1,000 For the past 13 years, the Hawai`i Lodging & Tourism Association, the Hawai'i State Department of Education, and Honolulu Star-Advertiser have honored one outstanding senior from every public high school throughout the state who best exemplifies citizenship in school and the community with a $1,000 scholarship. Each of these students have given back to make our state a better place and embody the Department of Education's Vision of a Public School Graduate. An additional $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a top senior from each county. Click here for more information. HLTA Member Scholarship DEADLINE: April 30, 2020 $2,500 Under the namesake of the Hawaii Hotel Association, HLTA was incorporated in April of 1947 with 16 hotels. The HLTA has now grown to comprise 700 members, including 168 lodging properties representing over 50,500 rooms. As our President & CEO Mufi Hannemann announced at HLTA's 2016 General Membership Meeting, we are introducing several new scholarships in honor of HLTA's 70th Anniversary, including two $2,500 scholarships for an Active and Allied member's immediate relative. To apply for this scholarship, candidates must send applications to their HLTA member (Please direct employees to the appropriate person/department). Candidates must be a graduating high school senior, admitted to a university, college, or vocation institution. Each HLTA member company or property must vet candidates and submit up to two (2) qualified applicants to jcaires@hawaiilodging.org or the HLTA office (2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 1702, Honolulu, HI 96815) by April 30, 2020. Download the application here for HLTA Scholarship Application form. Don Ho Legacy Scholarship $1,000 Under the namesake of iconic musician Don Ho, an endowment fund was created to present a $1,000 scholarship to a student of native Hawaiian ancestry pursuing music and the arts. This scholarship is a partnership between the Hawai’i Hotel Industry Foundation and the Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation of the Kamehameaha Schools. For information and an application, see www.pauahi.org. Scholarships for College/University Students HLTA Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship at Kapiolani Community College $1,000 Student must be enrolled full-time at Kapiolani Community College and majoring in travel industry hotel/lodging management programs. Two students will each be awarded $1,000. Contact the Kapiolani Community College scholarship office at (808) 734-9716 for information. Edwin K. Hastings Scholarship $1,000 Awarded to the outstanding senior in the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Travel Industry Management. Contact the Director of Internship & Career Development at (808) 956-4899 for information. R.W. Bob Holden Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: June 30, 2020 $1,000 Student must be a Hawaii resident; enrolled full-time at an accredited university/college in the United States; majoring in hotel/lodging management; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Three students will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Deadline for applications is JUNE 30, 2020. Written requests for scholarship applications will be accepted by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association beginning February 11. Mail requests to HLTA, 2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 1702, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815. Download the BOB HOLDEN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM. Clem Judd, Jr., Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: June 30, 2020 $1,000 Student must be a Hawaii resident; of Hawaiian ancestry; enrolled full-time at an accredited university/college in the United States majoring in hotel/lodging management; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Up to two students will be awarded scholarships. Deadline for applications is JUNE 30, 2020. Written requests for scholarship applications will be accepted by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association beginning February 11. Mail requests to HLTA, 2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 1702, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815. Download the CLEM JUDD JR. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM. Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Pouhana Hokele Scholarship $1,000 – $4,000 Student must be of Hawaiian ancestry and majoring in travel industry management. This award is renewable for up to four years. This scholarship is a partnership between the Hawai’i Hotel Industry Foundation and the Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation of the Kamehameaha Schools. For information and an application, see www.pauahi.org. Scholarships for Professionals Engineer's Advisory Council Scholarship $1,000 Scholarships shall be available to all eligible engineering personnel, technicians, administrators, managers, and supervisors that are current members of the HLTA Engineers Advisory Council in good standing and have at least 3 years’ experience in the hotel engineering field. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institute (i.e.; college, trade/tech school, or program) of the selected and awarded candidate. DOWNLOAD ENGINEER'S ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
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