The MCCA's Hospitality Scholarship Fund encourages professional development within the visitor and hospitality industry by awarding scholarships to Massachusetts high school seniors who are graduating from an accredited high school or college students who are currently enrolled as hospitality industry majors at a two- or four-year accredited higher education institution. Annually, four scholarships of $2,500 each are available to Massachusetts students, two from Boston and two from other areas of the state, through the Hospitality Scholarship Fund, administered through the MCCA. Applicants must be residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Application Deadline for the 2008 academic year is May 15th.

All completed Hospitality Scholarship applications, should be submitted directly to:

Dennis Callahan, Esq.
Community Partnerships & Hospitality Scholarship Fund
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210.
(No copies or faxes will be accepted)

Applicant Evaluation Criteria:
Applications for scholarships will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• High school student at an accredited high school or full-time, matriculated college student with declared major affiliated with the hospitality industry.
• Cumulative credits reflecting senior in high school status or Sophomore, Junior or Senior class college status.
• Resident of Massachusetts.
• Plans to seek a career in the hospitality, convention or tourism industry.

Important information:

• Application Deadline is May 15 each year for the following academic year.
• Personal Essay of 500-600 words.
• Two Letters of Recommendation.
• Official High School/College Transcript - no copies, no unofficial or any other facsimile will be accepted.
• Financial support is provided for enrollment in a U.S. accredited baccalaureate or associate program leading to a degree in a hospitality related field.
• Each scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2500 in the name of the awarded recipient and the financial office of the enrolled institution. Checks will be sent directly to the institution and must be endorsed by both parties.
• Scholarship award recipients will be notified in writing by June 1st each year.
• Student with hospitality or convention industry related experience is preferred.

To download a printable Hospitality Scholarship Application, please click here.