Hospitality Futures Scholarship
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.
To apply, respond to one of the two prompts below about your career in hospitality.
Respond to one of the two prompts:
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?
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The application deadline is Apr 27, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 28, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 28, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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