Vermont Hospitality Council Scholarship

Name: Vermont Hospitality Council Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The Vermont Hospitality Council Scholarship supports students who are Vermont residents and are planning to pursue post-secondary education or training in the hospitality, culinary arts, tourism or lodging sectors. Applicants should demonstrate interest in Vermont’s hospitality industry, strong work ethic and readiness for career development within this rapidly evolving field. Eligible fields include hotel and resort operations, food service management, event planning, culinary arts, and tourism-related studies.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Residency: Applicant must be a Vermont resident.
• Field of Study: Planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college, technical institute or vocational program focused on hospitality, tourism, lodging or culinary arts.
• Academic Level: Typically high-school seniors or current college students entering or enrolled in the eligible program.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online or downloadable application form through the Vermont Hospitality Council website.
• Official or unofficial high‐school transcript (or college transcript if currently enrolled).
• Résumé or personal statement outlining your educational goals, hospitality industry experience (if any), and how you plan to contribute to Vermont’s tourism and lodging economy.
• Short essay describing your chosen path in hospitality, how the scholarship will support you, and your commitment to the Vermont hospitality community.

Selection Criteria:

• Interest in and commitment to the hospitality, tourism or lodging industry in Vermont.
• Academic readiness and potential to succeed in post‐secondary education or training program.
• Quality of application materials—essay, résumé, transcripts—and evidence of initiative or relevant experience (even part‐time work or internship in hospitality).

Additional Details:

• The scholarship is awarded annually by the Vermont Hospitality Council and aims to build the state’s future workforce in hospitality and tourism.
• Award amounts vary each year based on funding and applicant pool; past recipients received grants typically covering tuition, books or training materials.

Deadline:

• April

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