Anthony Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund

The Anthony Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund was established by the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa in loving memory of Anthony Nicholas Narigi, the son of John Narigi, a respected and long-time employee of Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. Awarding students with up to $5,000 worth of scholarship. This scholarship will support students who plan to pursue a career in the hospitality industry and who are enrolled or plan to enroll in hospitality trade schools, junior colleges, four-year public or private institutions and graduate programs. Applicant must reside in Monterey County, San Francisco County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Contra Costa County or Santa Clara County. Applicants must be currently employed in the hospitality profession or applying for or enrolled in an educational program pursuing a degree or certificate designed for the hospitality industry, which includes: hotel/motel, spa, restaurant, winery. Applicants must have worked a minimum of 250 hours if currently employed in the hospitality industry or 100 hours if a current student. Applicants must hold a high school diploma. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.