Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association Education Foundation Scholarship

Name: Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA) Education Foundation Scholarship / OHLA Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Information And Eligibility:
The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA) supports individuals working in—or seeking to enter—the hospitality and lodging industry in Ohio through its Education & Training Fund and scholarship offerings. The OHLA Scholarship is designed to help hotel and lodging employees, or prospective industry students, obtain additional training, certifications, or pursue post-secondary/technical education related to hospitality. The foundation’s goal is to strengthen Ohio’s lodging workforce by providing financial support for education and career development.

Scholarships are available to full-time or part-time hotel employees who meet minimum hourly thresholds and are pursuing courses, certificates, or degrees relevant to hospitality, hotel management, or lodging-industry training. Recipients may use the award to cover tuition, seminar fees, or other educational expenses tied to their hospitality employment or career goals.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be employed in the hotel or lodging industry in Ohio (full-time minimum ~32 hr/week, or part-time minimum ~20 hr/week) or be entering into hospitality education in Ohio.
• Must plan to enroll or be enrolled in hospitality-related courses, certifications, or post-secondary/technical school programs.
• Applicants must remain employed at their lodging property for at least 90 days after award (for employee-based awards).

Application Requirements:

• Complete the OHLA Education & Training Fund / Scholarship application form and submit to OHLA as specified.
• Provide employer verification (for working applicants) or proof of admission/enrollment in a hospitality-related educational program if applying as student/prospective employee.
• Submit any required details about the course or seminar cost being pursued.
• In some cases, a recommendation or approval from your hotel’s General Manager may be required.

Selection Criteria:

• Employment status and hours worked (full- or part-time hospitality work) when relevant
• Relevance of selected course, seminar, or academic program to hospitality or lodging industry
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development in the lodging/hospitality field
• Completeness and correctness of application materials

Additional Details:

• The OHLA Education & Training Fund may grant support covering a portion of course costs for eligible employees (e.g., up to 50% matching program, with different caps for full-time vs part-time).
• Award amounts vary depending on course cost, employment status, and funding availability.
• The scholarship is intended for hospitality-related education or training — not general degrees outside the lodging/hospitality field.

Deadline: Varies — check with OHLA for the current application period

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