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CALL TO
ACTION FOR TO CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES, PROFESSORS,
AND STUDENTS |
~ Caribbean Hotel
Foundation’s 2008 Scholarship Program opens ~
January 04, 2008: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The
Caribbean Hotel Foundation (CHF), the non-profit subsidiary
of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), announced the
launch of its 2008/2009 Scholarship Program for Caribbean
hospitality employees, educators, and students wishing to
pursue studies or professional development courses related
to the tourism industry. This year, the Foundation
introduces a new online mentoring resource for applicants.
Sponsored by Virgin Holidays, the mentoring program
facilitates a system through which past and current
beneficiaries of the Foundation provide advice and
encouragement to people considering applying for a
scholarship or grant from CHAEF. “CHAEF mentors can harness
their experience to help others to make more informed
decisions about education and career prospects,” observed
Jonathan Winfield, Responsible Business Executive at Virgin
Holidays. Scholarship application forms, application
guidelines, a list of mentors, and additional information
about the CHA Education Foundation are now available on the
CHF website at
www.caribbeanhotelfoundation.org.
Application deadline is March 15, 2008. |
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The CHAEF offers
awards ranging from US $500 to US $5,000, available to
worthy applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to the
industry and the potential for future success. Further,
corporate awards sponsored by private entities include the
Virgin Holidays Tourism Management Scholarship of US $10,000
a year for three years. Likewise, Johnson & Wales
University, Miami Campus, offers two scholarships worth
$5,000 each for four years, while Interval International
offers two scholarship of US $7,000 each.
Requirements to apply for the CHF Scholarship Program
includes being a Caribbean national, having a high school
(or equivalent secondary school) degree, pursuing a
tourism-related educational degree – and demonstrated
financial need, among others.
In 2007, CHAEF awarded 26 academic scholarships totaling
US$86,500 to promising Caribbean students and industry
professionals from 13 Caribbean islands. Applications were
received from candidates across the region, with a wide
variety of educational interests and industry backgrounds.
Among the successful candidates were high school graduates
pursuing associate and bachelor degrees in tourism and
hospitality, hotel personnel committed to their professional
development, and tourism and hospitality university
graduates looking forward to advanced degrees and
certifications.
The Caribbean Hotel Foundation was established in 1987 as a
non-profit organization, through which scholarships and
special assistance would be made available for the education
of Caribbean hotel industry personnel and students pursuing
hotel careers. As part of its mission, the Foundation
provides people throughout the Caribbean region with an
awareness of the industry’s varied career opportunities, as
well as technical and professional development. Since 1987,
the Foundation has awarded close to US$1 million in
scholarships and grants to applicants who demonstrate a
strong commitment to the hotel and tourism industry.
For more information/to talk to some one locally please
contact Trudy Nixon, Excecutive Director of the Anguilla
Hotel and Tourism Association on 497 2944.
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