American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarships
Student Self Nominated Scholarship Program Overview
The American Express, Ecolab, Hyatt Minority, AH&LAEF Incoming Freshman and AH&LAEF Graduate scholarships are eligible for individual students to
apply directly to the Foundation without nomination from their dean's office. While
applicants do not need to attend an AH&LEF-affiliated hospitality management
program, the American Express scholarship require applicants to be employed at AH&LA
member hotels.
For further information on any of these scholarships, click here.
American Express Scholarship Program
The American Express Scholarship Program is offered to lodging employees, working a
minimum of 20 hours a week at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
member properties and to their dependents. If you or your parents are working at a
hotel, ask your general manager if your property is a member of AH&LA and the
state hotel association. The program offers two types of scholarships.
Academic Scholarships
Provides financial support to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate academic
program leading to a degree in hospitality management. Scholarship amounts can range
between $2,000 and $500 depending on enrollment status.
Professional Development Scholarships
Provides financial support to students enrolled in distance learning courses or
professional certifications courses offered through the Educational Institute (EI).
Applicants must be intending to enroll in the Educational Institute program to qualify.
AH&LEF makes scholarship payment directly to EI on the recipient's behalf. The
deadlines are quarterly (January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1).
Click here for further information on all professional development scholarships.
Ecolab Scholarship Program
The Ecolab Scholarship Program offers two types of scholarships: academic and
certification through the Educational Institute (EI).
Applicants must be enrolled or intend to enroll full-time (at least 12 hours) in a U.S.
baccalaureate or associate hospitality degree-granting program for both the upcoming
fall and spring semesters. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000 for
enrollment in a two-year program and $2,000 for a four-year program.
