Scholarships are forms of financial aid that help students pay for their education. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid. Hundreds of thousands of scholarships from thousands of sponsors are awarded each year.
Did you know, however, that every year a significant portion of these scholarships go unclaimed? There are literally thousands of scholarship opportunities that you may be able to qualify for to help you pay for the education you need to reach your destination job in the Hospitality industry.
Scholarships are sometimes reserved for students with special qualifications, such as academic, athletic, or artistic talent. However, awards are also available for students who are interested in particular fields of study, who are members of underrepresented groups, who live in certain areas of the country, or who demonstrate financial need.
We have put together links to some of the most popular scholarship search sites on the Internet. Most of these sites offer their search services free of charge. Click on one of the links below to get started!
www.brokescholar.com
www.college-scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org/scholarships/
www.FreeScholarshipGuide.com
www.gocollege.com
www.scholarships.com
www.srnexpress.com
Check out the links below for scholarships awarded to students already working in the Hospitality industry:
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation 2007 Scholarships and Mentoring Program
www.nraef.org
The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance 2007 Angel Fund
Contact MFHA at info@mfha.net
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs
www.womenchefs.com
Also look at the companies that have sponsored our website by clicking their logo on a sponsored page or going to the Sponsor Companies page. Many of them have their own scholarship programs for which you might be eligible.
Ask your teachers, guidance counselors, and others for additional resources that will help you find and take advantage of the available scholarship opportunities. |