NEIRA Hospitality Education Scholarships
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NEIRA's Educational Foundation is dedicated to hospitality education scholarships and Initiatives to enhance workforce development.The Foundation awards scholarships annually to students pursuing a career in the lodging or hospitality field and is now accepting scholarship applicatons for the 2025-26.

Deadline
The application deadline is March 28, 2025.

Scholarships Available
One (1) $5,000 Scholarship – Bob Smith Hospitality Scholarship
One (1) $5,000 Scholarship – Rolf T. Hammer Scholarship
One (1) $5,000 Scholarship – NEIRA Lavin Family Scholarship

Questions:
Cindy Lorenz
Director of Marketing & Communications
New England Inns & Resorts Association

Eligibility
Open to any student (any age) who resides or attends school in New England and is pursuing a career or enhancing their current career in the lodging, culinary or hospitality field. Applicants may be graduates of accredited high schools, high school students or post secondary students.  

Use of Scholarship
This scholarship is provided for one time use only. No continued scholarship support for the student is stated or implied. Applications should be submitted by the student annually, if appropriate. The scholarship may be used for tuition and/or room & board. It will be issued to the institution on behalf of the student.

Selection Criteria
a)    Scholastic record
b)    Employment record and extra-curricular activities
c)    Desire for a career in the hotel or hospitality industry
d)    Experience working at a hospitality establishment - summer job, internship, volunteer, etc.

Deadline For Submission
March 28, 2025

Applicants will be notified by early June 2025.