HTM Scholarship Information

  John Dufour Memorial Scholarship

OVERVIEW
The John Dufour Memorial Scholarship Foundation memorializes the spirit of John Rene Dufour, a true leader in hospitality sales and marketing in Virginia, who passed away in 2006 at the young age of 42.  John was well recognized by his peers, representing such top facilities at the Tides Inn, The Homestead, and other properties.  He was well known for his engaging personality, kind manner and professionalism in serving the needs of his clients.  In 2006, his friends and colleagues established the Scholarship Fund to permanently recognize John for his enduring contributions to the hospitality industry in Virginia. 

The John Dufour Memorial Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to young Virginians who have an interest in a profession in the hospitality industry.  The Fund is a not-for-profit organization, privately funded through individual gifts and industry fundraising events.

To learn more about the scholarship, click here.

NEWH, Inc. Scholarship

PURPOSE
NEWH-VA Chapter would like to award scholarship funds to a student pursuing a career directly related to the Hospitality Industry. NEWH awards are based on merit and need.

AWARD
Two $1500 (One thousand five hundred dollars U.S.) to be issued to two applicants' educational finance office for credit against said student's fees/tuition. Additionally, the winners will have a fee-waived student membership in NEWH-VA Chapter for the length of their education (not-to-exceed 5 years) and a fee-waived membership for their first year after graduation.

The winners will be invited to all of the yearly programs with fees waived for those events, excepting the annual Fundraiser/Silent Auction Dinner.

To learn more about the scholarship, click here.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships

Each year, multiple scholarships are awarded from the NRAEF.  Click here to learn more.


NRAEF Restaurant Management Scholarship Quiz

Earn a $500 scholarship through the NRAEF and Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF)!

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on their scores on a 15 to 25 item online quiz focusing on restaurant management.  Quiz content is based on the ManageFirst Controlling Foodservice Costs Competency Guide. 
 
Click here (http://www.cksf.org/cksf.cfm?Page=Home&Subpage=RestaurantAEFS) to learn more and test your knowledge.  Each month, the top 10 students will receive a $500 scholarship.

If you have questions about this scholarship, contact the NRAEF Scholarships Program at scholars@nraef.org or call 800-765-2122 ext 6738.

 

 Hispanic College Fund: Marriott Scholars Program

Students Selected Will Benefit from:

- A full renewable scholarship, up to $9,000 to cover tuition, books or other fees

- Internships opportunities

- Apply to win a trip to the nations capitol, Washington DC:

  • Have a chance to network with influential leaders and executives
  • Learn career skills through workshops and mentoring
  • Attend the Annual Hispanic College Fund Gala

 - Membership in the HCF Online Community, HCF Connections which includes:

  • Exclusive access to job and internship posting
  • Mentorship program
  • Online chats, profiles and posting from over 3,000 HCF alumni

 Eligibility Requirements - Students must... 

  • be seniors in high school, rising freshman or transfer students entering a 4-year bachelor's degree program
  • be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • pursue a degree in hospitality management, tourist management or culinary

To apply for HCF Scholarships go to http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org

 Application can be found at www.hispanicfund.org