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West Virginia Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship


Name: West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association Educational Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association (WVHTA) Educational Foundation supports high school seniors in West Virginia who plan to enter post-secondary programs in hospitality, travel, tourism, restaurant/food service or recreation. Their mission is to create opportunities for citizens of West Virginia to enter and grow in the hospitality industry.
Eligibility criteria include:

  • Residency: Must be a graduating senior from a West Virginia high school.
  • Academic Level: High school senior planning to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or certificate program in a hospitality, tourism or recreation-related field.
  • GPA & Work Experience: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and at least 250 hours of work experience in hospitality/travel/food-service environment.

Application Requirements:

  • Completed scholarship application form provided by WVHTA Educational Foundation.
  • Official or unofficial high-school transcript.
  • Proof of at least 250-hour industry-related work experience (pay stubs or employer letter).
  • Essay (typically 250-350 words) about what influenced the decision to pursue a hospitality/travel/recreation career and the applicant’s goals.
  • Letter(s) of recommendation on letterhead (employer and/or teacher) and copy of college acceptance letter (or submitted application) to program.

Selection Criteria:

  • Academic performance (GPA) and readiness for post-secondary study in the hospitality/travel field.
  • Quality and quantity of relevant industry work experience (250 hours or more).
  • Strength of personal essay and alignment with the industry path.
  • Completeness and presentation of the application, recommendation letters, and transcript.

Additional Details:

  • Applicants are automatically considered for various scholarship funds under the foundation’s umbrella.
  • The scholarship funds are intended to foster the next generation of hospitality/travel professionals in West Virginia.

Deadline:

  • April

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