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NTA Pat & Jim Host Scholarship

Tourism Cares

The scholarship is established to provide assistance to students entering 3rd, 4th year or any year of graduate study in the upcoming fall semester at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants must be enrolled in a travel, tourism or hospitality related program of study, who demonstrate a clear focus on and commitment to the tourism subject area. Applicants must also be a resident or citizen of Kentucky, United States and must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours (for applicants entering 3rd year) or 90 credit hours (for applicants entering 4thyear) by the end of the current semester or term

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be entering 3rd year, 4th year or any year of graduate study in the upcoming fall semester or term at an accredited four-year college or university
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours (for applicants entering 3rd year) or 90 credit hours (for applicants entering 4thyear) by the end of the current semester or term
  • Residence:
    Must be a resident (or citizen) of Kentucky, United States
  • Citizenship:
    Must be a citizen (or permanent resident) of the United States
  • College:
    Must be enrolled in the fall semester of a two or four-year university located in the United States or Canada.
  • Major/Career:
    Must be enrolled in a travel, tourism or hospitality related program of study, who can demonstrate a clear focus on and commitment to the tourism subject area

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    All scholarships will require an original essay, and some awards require an additional essay on a specific topic. General essays should be 2 pages in length and address these prompts: Which segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Evaluation form and letter of recommendation from a faculty member or teacher in your field of study; Evaluation form and letter of recommendation from an industry professional you have worked for; the industry must be related to your field of study
  • Other Materials:
    Passport as proof of citizenship; U. S. Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency if eligible; Current drivers license as proof of permanent state/province residency for awards which have residency requirements

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