News for the Hospitality Executive |
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
to Award
265 Scholarships Totaling Almost $400,000, of which Nearly
42% will go to Minority Hospitality Students
Washington,
August 31, 2011 —
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF),
the
not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging
Association
(AH&LA), is awarding 265 scholarships totaling almost $400,000 this
year –
of which approximately 42% will go to minority hospitality management
students.
Of its 10 scholarship programs, two are dedicated specifically for minority students. Click on the scholarship name to view 2011 winners and comments from the donors:
“Both scholarships address the need to ensure a strong and diverse lodging workforce,” said Joori Jeon, CPA, CAE, AH&LEF president/COO. “The foresight of these two companies helps connect future minority lodging professionals with the financial means they need for success in their professional development.” For more information about AH&LEF scholarships and other programs, contact Christa Boatman, manager of foundation programs, at (202) 289-3139 or [email protected] or visit www.ahlef.org. AH&LEF is the charitable fund-raising and endowed fund-management subsidiary of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Founded in 1953, AH&LEF is the premier organization for scholarships, professional certification, and instructional material as well as funding for hospitality industry research. For more information, visit www.ahlef.org. Serving the hospitality industry for a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members. |
Contact:
Kathryn Potter |