HSMAI-VAs Scholarship Awards Announced

 

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Chapter of the Virginias is pleased to announce the recipients of their Annual Dee Harris Scholarship Award.  Two individuals were chosen for the 2006 Scholarship based on their need, academic merit, and involvement with the hospitality industry.  HSMAI-VAs is pleased to provide academic scholarships to: Amy Rubin, James Madison University, Harrisonburg; and Andrew Shaheen, Stratford University, Fairfax, Virginia

 

Virginia and West Virginia students studying in a bona fide hospitality program can apply for the HSMAI-VAs Annual Scholarships.  The scholarship funds are used to pay for tuition and/or books.  Applicants are required to submit an application, a personal statement, an advisor recommendation, a copy of their college or university transcript and their resume.  The HSMAI-VAs Scholarship Committee considers all applications and makes the award determination based on the students' need, academic achievements and involvement with the hospitality industry.

 

The scholarship funds are raised through auctions that are held each year.  HSMAI-VAs will host two online auctions in 2006, one in April and one in November.  The April Scholarship Auction will open April 10, 2006.  You can view and bid on items by visiting www.hsmaiva.org and follow the links to the auction.  HSMAI-VAs provides educational and networking opportunities for hospitality professionals in the Virginia and West Virginia area.  Membership information is available on our website.