Application Process:
Before applying for a scholarship, students that are interested are recommended to inspect the eligibility guidelines. If eligible, potential scholars undergo a 2 step process.
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Step 1- Students have 2 choices:
- Option A: Apply Online
- After conclusion of eligibility, to apply for a scholarship, candidates are asked to complete the Scholarship Foundation's Formal Application, which you can find here online. This application will require letter(s) of adm ission as an attachment. Applications are reviewed, and those accepted will be required to complete step 2.
- Option B: Download documents, print and mail
- Download, print and fill out the following Documents: List of Requirements and Application Form
- Mail to: Fundacion de Becas para Hoteleria y Turismo, PO Box 360136 San Juan PR 00936-0136
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Step 2:
Students who competed Step 1, and that are contacted to follow up with Step 2, will be required to mail different documents. Among These:
- Financial Information: Statement of unmet financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office of your university.
- Essay: An original 250 word essay on any topic. Suggested topics include career goals, perspectives on Puerto Rico's tourism industry etc.
- Certificate of Good Conduct: Puerto Rico Police Department
- Official Copy of transcript record.
- 2 letters of Recommendation, preferably from industry sources.
- Resume.
Selection of Scholars:
The Board of Directors of the Scholarship Foundation reviews the applications and makes the final decision as to which candidates will be accepted into the program. No one is discriminated against because of age, race, color or creed.
After becoming a Scholar:
All scholarship recipients are required to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and they have a contractual obligation of six months of service in the Puerto Rico hotel and tourism industry for every year of scholarship assistance, thus insuring that our tourism industry will reap the many benefits of these well educated professionals.
Our Scholarships:
Scholarships are granted to full-time students studying hotel administration, tourism or culinary and wine arts at the graduate or undergraduate level.
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Our Scholars:
Scholarships are granted to full-time students studying hotel administration, tourism or culinary and wine arts at the graduate or undergraduate level.
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Eligibility Guidelines:
Management candidates must be enrolled in a four year bachelor degree program or a master degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States...
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Deadlines & Process:
To apply for a scholarship, candidates are asked to complete the Scholarship Foundation's Formal Application and to provide all required information diligently.
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[About her experience with the Scholarship Foundation]... very positive, giving her an opportunity to meet and work with Foundation Board members and their pool of top professional mentors
