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Program

American Express Scholarship
Organization

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF)
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

Founded by American Express in 1994, this program is designed specifically for current lodging employees and their dependents. Endowed with more than $500,000, the fund has awarded $318,000 in scholarships to 281 students and professionals.
Application Deadline

May 01, 2024
Application Website

www.ahlef.org/Scholarships/Academic/AH_LEF_Self-Nominated_Scholarships/#scholarGrad

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $500-$2,000 depending on degree and enrollment
Renewable?

No
Additional Details

To confirm your hotel is an AH&LA member, contact AH&LA's membership department at 202-289-3171 or membership@ahla.com. Applicants must complete sections 1-8 of the AH&LEF scholarship application.

Requirements

Description

Enrolled full- or part-time in an undergraduate hospitality management program at a U.S. college or university.

You must either:

  • Be working a minimum of 20 hours per week at an AH&LA member hotel with at least 12 months' hotel experience

OR

  • Be a dependent of a qualified employee, and have past employment in some capacity in the hospitality industry
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Eligible Majors
  • Hospitality
  • Hospitality Administration
    		•
    Enrollment Status
    • Full time
    • Part time
    Citizenship
    • U.S. Citizens
    • Legal Permanent Residents
    Keywords
    		 Hotel, scholarship
    Contact

    foundation@ahlef.org
    Organization Website

    www.ahlef.org
    Organization Address

    1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20005-3931
    Organization Phone
    		 1.202.289.3180
    Last Modified Date
    		 March 18, 2015