Apply Now 2024 Scholarship Application Scholarship Application Step 1 of 11 9% Name* First Last Permanent Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Cell Phone*Work PhoneSocial Security Number*Email* For all applicants under the age of 18 at time of application:Parent or Legal Guardian Name First Last Email Cell/Home PhoneWork Phone 2. Scholarship / ProStart / HTMP InformationMust be completed by all applicants:Are you a ProStart or LMP Certificate holder?* Yes No If no, do you expect to earn a ProStart or LMP Certificate this year?* Yes No Are you a graduate or graduating senior of the ProStart or LMP program?* Yes No Have you applied for a scholarship through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) or the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)?* Yes No If yes, were you awarded the scholarship?* Yes No Haven’t yet received notice Have you been awarded or are you being considered for any other scholarships at this time?* Yes No If yes, which scholarship(s)?*Have you received a THE Foundation scholarship in the past?* Yes No If yes, what year:*20142013201220112010 3. High School InformationSchool Name*School Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Graduation Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY MajorCumulative GPA* 4. Current or Expected College / University InformationSchool Name*Address of Financial Aid Office* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Financial Aid Office Phone NumberRequired date of funding at the institution MM slash DD slash YYYY Expected Graduation Date from College* MM slash DD slash YYYY Major*Next term I will be a:* Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior at a:* 2-yr College 4-yr College I plan to pursue/receive a:* Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s 5. Academic Honors & Achievements (Optional)Include only those activities and honors received during the past two years. Academic Honors:Offices or Leadership Positions Held (date, organization, position):Extracurricular Activities or Awards: 6. EssayPlease submit an essay explaining the following: your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one, the type of career in the foodservice or hospitality industry you plan to pursue, and your future goals. Your response should be at least 500 words & no more than 1,000 words. (Hint: Type your essay in word then paste into the text box below for best results)Please write your essay below* 7. Hospitality Industry Work ExperienceList paid and voluntary hospitality industry work experience. Include ONLY hospitality-related work experience, listing the most recent experience first.Company NameCompany City & StateCompany PhonePositionDate(s) EmployedAverage Hours Worked per MonthTotal Number of HoursCompany NameCompany City & StateCompany PhonePositionDate(s) EmployedAverage Hours Worked per MonthTotal Number of HoursCompany NameCompany City & StateCompany PhonePositionDate(s) EmployedAverage Hours Worked per MonthTotal Number of HoursTotal Hospitality Industry Hours Worked: 8. Character ReferencesPlease identify the two people who we can contact for a character reference and recommendation letter. These references can be be from your sponsor, employer, and teacher, or educator, etc. No relatives!Reference #1Name* First Last Title*Company*Email* Reference #2Name* First Last Title*Company*Email* 9. Required DocumentationPlease upload a copy of your current transcript. A pdf, scanned or downloaded copy is preferred. If you do not have a scanner, please take a picture of the transcript to upload. Unreadable or distorted transcripts will not be accepted. Files may not be bigger than 8mb. Transcript File*Max. file size: 10 MB. 10. Demographic InformationThis information is for demographic purposes only and will not be considered in scholarship determinations except in the event that a scholarship donor has specified that funds be awarded to members of a specific group.South Carolina Resident?* Yes No US Citizen? Yes No Gender* Femal Male Date of Birth* MM slash DD slash YYYY Ethnicity:* Caucasian African-American Asian-American Native American Hispanic Other Prefer not to say Head Shot Photo*Max. file size: 10 MB.Please upload a photo (head shot) of yourself. (8MB max file size) 11. Required SignatureHow did you learn about this scholarship? Professor/School Internet Mailing Employer Agreement I hereby certify that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to report to the SC Hospitality and Tourism Educational Foundation any changes which could affect consideration of my application. I understand that failure to provide valid and complete information could result in the withdrawal of financial assistance and recall any and all awards previously made by THE Foundation. Furthermore, I understand that the decisions made by the SC T.H.E. Foundation Scholarship Committee are final. By checking this box, and typing your name below, you agree to the above Agreement* Yes, I Agree Signature of Applicant* First Last Signature of Parent or Guardian First Last (only if applicant is under 18 years of age)By checking this box you have created an electronic signature as legally binding as your hand-written signature.* Yes, I Agree Applications must be submitted no later than May 1st to qualify. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Notification will be made to all applicants in May. If you have any questions, please call 803-765-9000.CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
