Who Can Apply:
- The hospitality and tourism management fields are crucial, not just to the experiences of travelers but to the economies of entire nations.
- Flourishing hospitality industries staffed with passionate and welcoming individuals can help make others feel at home, fostering global connectivity and contributing to the financial security of towns and countries. It’s crucial for these fields to be inclusive and diverse, so that every visitor can feel seen and represented and have their unique needs understood.
- This scholarship aims to address the underrepresentation of Black students in hospitality programs by providing financial assistance and fostering a more inclusive industry.
- Any African American high school senior or undergraduate student in Tennessee may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have financial need and are pursuing hospitality and tourism management. First-generation college students and those attending or planning to attend the University of Tennessee or the University of Memphis are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submission: To apply, respond to one of the two prompts below about your career in hospitality.
1. Describe the experiences or inspirations that led you to pursue a degree in hospitality and tourism management. How have your personal background and identity influenced this decision?
2. Outline your short-term and long-term career goals within the hospitality industry. How do you plan to use your education to contribute to and transform the field?
Deadline: April 28, 2026
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/hospitality-futures-scholarship/
