ALHA Foundation Hyatt Hotels Scholarship

Scholarship Description

In 1988, Hyatt established this fund to provide financial aid to minority students pursuing a degree in hotel management. Since 1988, approximately 372 minority students have received $744,000 through this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating this December
• A baccalaureate hospitality management major in a U.S. college or university
• At least a junior for the upcoming fall semester
• The competition is open to minority students: African-American, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan, and Asian/Pacific Islander
• A U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
• No letters of recommendation are required

Scholarship Award

• Scholarship winners receive a $3,000 award

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
• Must be Asian/Pacific Islander
• Must be Black, non-Hispanic
• Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required

How To Apply