Scholarship Undergraduate

American Express Scholarship

American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
315
Days
March 7 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The American Express Scholarship was designed specifically for current lodging employees and their dependents. Baccalaureate major students may receive $2,000 for full-time enrollment, or $1,000 for part-time enrollment. Associate major students may receive $1,000 for full-time enrollment, or $500 for part-time enrollment. Applicants must be enrolled in a hospitality management program at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must either be working a minimum of 20 hours per week at an AHLA member hotel with at least 12 months' hotel experience; or be a dependent of a qualified employee, and have past employment in some capacity in the hospitality industry. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded
$2,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Travel/Tourism

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
For more info, please visit our site
Contact scholarships@ahla.com
Tel: 202-289-3180 Address 1250 Eye Street, N.W. Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005