AHLA Academic Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by American Hotel & Lodging Association
Overview
Launched in 2023, the AHLA Foundation’s Student Travel Scholarship Program (also called the Industry Travel Program) provides financial support that enables hospitality juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to attend leading industry events—such as the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, FORWARD Conference, The Lodging Conference (TLC), and The Hospitality Show (THS). The initiative aims to create fair access to industry leaders, professional networking, and career-development opportunities that help shape students’ futures in hospitality.
Application and Eligibility
- You must submit a completed application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- After you meet the eligibility requirements, you will be informed which scholarship(s) you qualify for.
- Your school does not need to be affiliated with AHLA to apply.
- If your institution has nominated you, be sure to apply for the designated “school-nominated” awards (for example: the Packard, Rama, or Annual Scholarship Grant). Completing the full application will also place you in consideration for any other scholarships for which you meet the criteria.
Award Notification
- Recipients will be notified directly in May 2026.
2025 Academic Year Participating Universities
- Bethune-Cookman University
- Delaware State University
- Florida International University
- Howard University
- Morgan State University
- North Carolina Central University
- University of Houston
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Virginia State University