Nov 18, 2008

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Foundation

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E-mail: scholarship@astahq.com
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American Express Travel Scholarship
Arizona Chapter Dependent/Employee Membership Scholarship
Arizona Chapter Gold Scholarship
Avis Rent-A-Car Scholarship
Donald Estey Scholarship Fund-Rocky Mountain Chapter
Healy Scholarship
John Hjorth Scholarship Fund-San Diego Chapter
Holland-America Line Westours Scholarships
Northern California Chapter Richard Epping Scholarship
Orange County Chapter/Harry Jackson Scholarship Fund
Pacific Northwest Chapter-William Hunt Scholarship Fund
Stan and Leone Pollard Scholarships
Princess Cruises and Princess Tours Scholarship
George Reinke Scholarships
A.L. Simmons Scholarship Fund
Southeast American Society of Travel Agents Chapter Scholarship
Southern California Chapter/Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Scholarship
Nancy Stewart Scholarship Fund-Allegheny Chapter
Joseph R. Stone Scholarships

American Express Travel Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Candidate must be enrolled in a travel or tourism program in either a two- or four-year college or university or proprietary travel school. Must write 500-word essay on student's view of travel industry's future. Merit-based. Award criteria subject to change. Contact ASTA Foundation for more information, or visit Web site: http://www.astanet.com/education/eduscholarships.asp. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S., Canadian citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Arizona Chapter Dependent/Employee Membership Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for dependents of active members or employees of an American Society of Travel Agents member in Arizona. Major in travel and tourism is not required. Must be resident of Arizona. Submit proof of employment and membership, as well as a 500-word essay on career goals. Must attend Arizona institution. For requirements and an application form, visit Web site: http://www.astanet.com/education/eduscholarships.asp. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 0 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Arizona Chapter Gold Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for college undergraduates who are Arizona residents pursuing a travel or tourism degree at a four-year Arizona institution. Freshmen are not eligible. Must submit essay on career plans and interests. Write for application by sending a self-addressed stamped business size envelope or go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $3000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Avis Rent-A-Car Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship specifically geared toward individuals who have already gained experience and/or training in the travel industry. Candidate must have a minimum of two years of full-time travel industry experience or an undergraduate degree in travel/tourism and must currently be employed in the travel industry. Must be enrolled in a minimum of two courses per semester in an accredited undergraduate or graduate level degree program in business, or equivalent degree program. The AVIS Scholarship offers one award of $2000. For more information go to: http://www.astanet.com/education/eduscholarships.asp. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field, hospitality/hotel administration/operations.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Donald Estey Scholarship Fund-Rocky Mountain Chapter

(Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for travel professionals or students in industry training programs. If professional, must be affiliated with the American Society of Travel Agents Rocky Mountain Chapter. Students are not required to be members of ASTA, but must have letter of recommendation from ASTA Rocky Mountain Chapter. Must be Colorado, Utah, or Wyoming resident. Visit Web site: http://www.astanet.com for requirements, application, and deadlines. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Healy Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for a college undergraduate pursuing a travel or tourism degree. Must submit essay suggesting improvements for the travel industry. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application. Must attend an institution in the U.S. or Canada. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license; self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

John Hjorth Scholarship Fund-San Diego Chapter

(Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for travel professionals working for an agency that is a member of American Society of Travel Agents' San Diego Chapter. Provides support for employees to further education in travel and tourism. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $250. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 0 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Holland-America Line Westours Scholarships

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Students must write 500-word essay on the future of the cruise industry and must be enrolled in travel or tourism program at a two- or four-year college or proprietary travel school. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field, hospitality/hotel administration/operations.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $6,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Northern California Chapter Richard Epping Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Merit-based award for residents of northern California or northern Nevada who are attending school in the same area. Submit 500-word essay on desire for travel or tourism career. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Orange County Chapter/Harry Jackson Scholarship Fund

(Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for California residents enrolled in a travel related program. Must be a member of the American Society of Travel Agents and pursuing a career in the travel industry. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $750. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Pacific Northwest Chapter-William Hunt Scholarship Fund

(Four Year College, Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for travel professionals who are members or employees of American Society of Travel Agents member organizations in the Oregon or Pacific Northwest Chapters. Must be a resident of and studying in one of the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Must be pursuing a certificate or diploma in travel or tourism. Please visit Web site http://www.astanet.com for updated information. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Stan and Leone Pollard Scholarships

(Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Available to a person re-entering the job market. Must be enrolled in a travel or tourism curriculum at a proprietary travel school or junior college. Go to Web site (http://www.astanet.com) for requirements and an application form. Scholarships are awarded twice each year. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $4,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Princess Cruises and Princess Tours Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Merit-based award for student accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate in a travel or tourism program. Submit 300-word essay on two features cruise ships will need to offer passengers in the next ten years. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $4,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

George Reinke Scholarships

(Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: For a student enrolled in proprietary travel school or junior college in a travel agent training program. Applicant must write a 500-word essay on career goals in the travel or tourism industry. Go to Web site (http://www.astanet.com) for requirements and an application. Two deadlines per year. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Maximum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $4,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

A.L. Simmons Scholarship Fund

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for graduate students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees with emphasis on travel or tourism. Must have minimum 2.5 GPA, as well as a previously submitted paper on travel or tourism. For requirements and application form, visit our Web site: http://www.astnet.com/education/eduscholarship.asp Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Southeast American Society of Travel Agents Chapter Scholarship

(Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for active or associate members of the Southeast Chapter of American Society of Travel Agents. Must be resident of and studying in one of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee. Must have minimum two years experience in travel industry. Must complete ICTA course within three years and complete each of the four courses for CTE certification. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: Applicant must be: part-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 6. Minimum award amount: $350. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Southern California Chapter/Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Two awards for students pursuing travel or tourism degrees. One award given to student attending college in southern California, and one award given to a student attending school anywhere in the U.S. If an insufficient number of qualified southern California applicants is received, then both awards may be given to students enrolled anywhere in the U.S. Applicant must be U.S. citizens. Please go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Nancy Stewart Scholarship Fund-Allegheny Chapter

(Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for travel professionals working for an agency that is a member of American Society of Travel Agents' Allegheny Chapter. Applicant must be Pennsylvania resident. Provides support for employees to further education in travel and tourism. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: Applicant must be: part-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $400. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

Joseph R. Stone Scholarships

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for high school senior or college undergraduate pursuing a travel or tourism degree. Must have a parent in the industry and proof of employment. Must submit 500-word essay explaining career goals. Go to http://www.astanet.com for requirements and an application form. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Focus: Travel/Tourism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $2400. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $4,800. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

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