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Program

Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship
Organization

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF)
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

This scholarship honors Arthur J. Packard, who never waited for the lodging industry to ask him to volunteer his time and boundless energy. A third-generation hotelier, his work for AH&LA extended over 30 years -- one of the longest on record. The Packard Competition provides scholarships to the most outstanding student of lodging management and to two runners-up through an annual competition among Foundation affiliated four-year programs.
Application Deadline

May 01, 2024
Application Website

www.ahlef.org/Scholarships/Academic/AH_LEF_School-Nominated_Scholarships/

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, $2,000 for third place
Renewable?

No
Additional Details

All student nominees must complete all sections of the AH&LEF Scholarship Application, including Appendix A which requires a recommendation letter from both an employer and instructor.

Requirements

Description

This is a school nominated scholarship and the applicant must be enrolled in one of the 76 participating schools. Each affiliated four-year program nominates its best qualified student to compete in the national competition. Eligibility criteria for nominees are:

  • Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for upcoming fall and spring semester, or just the fall semester if graduating this December
  • A undergraduate hospitality management major at a U.S. college or university
  • A minimum overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • A U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Limited to Students from a Particular College/University?
 Yes
Degree Programs
  • Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Eligible Majors
  • Hospitality
  • Hospitality Administration
    		•
    Minimum GPA
    		 3.5
    Enrollment Status
    • Full time
    Citizenship
    • U.S. Citizens
    • Legal Permanent Residents
    Other Details
    • Merit-based
    Keywords
    		 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