The Foundation's largest program, the Annual Scholarship Grant Program is co-administered with 86 universities and colleges affiliated with AH&LEF. View list of participating schools.
For the 2007 academic year, a total of $276,000 will be allocated to Foundation-affiliated schools. Four-year programs receive a minimum of $3,000; a minimum of $1,500 is given to two-year programs. Financial support for the scholarship grant program is provided by the following scholarship funds. View list of endowed funds. 
- AH&LA Allied Members
- John Clifford Memorial
- The Employment Guide
- Handlery
- Conrad N. Hilton Memorial
- Richard Kessler
- J. Willard Marriott Memorial
- Curtis C. Nelson
- Cecil B. Day Memorial
- Creighton Holden Memorial
Additional funds for the program come from the Foundation's general scholarship fund; proceeds from its Annual Giving program; a previous capital giving campaign, Hospitality 2000; the American Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS); as well as annual special events like the Big Apple Silent Auction, Golf Classic, and Hospitality Heritage Dinner Tribute.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must:
- Be full-time students
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (2.0 in some cases)
- Qualify as U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Have completed 1-2 years of school depending on the program.
Scholarship Awards
Award amounts can range from $500 to $3,000 depending upon enrollment and recommended amount from school.
Do not apply for 2008 academic scholarship or attempt to edit an existing 2007 academic scholarship. The Foundation will not review any academic scholarships reviewed between May 2 - December 31. If you are interested in applying for 2008 scholarship, you must do after January 1, 2008.
Application Process
Annual Grant Scholarships are School Nominated which means students are selected by their respective schools -- not by the Foundation. If you're attending a Foundation-affiliated school, request nomination through your dean's office, or contact Crystal Hammond at 202-289-3188 or chammond@ahlef.org for more information. All student nominees must complete sections 1-3 and 8 of the AH&LEF
Scholarship Application. Additionally, under separate cover, participating schools are required to send transmittal forms confirming their nominees and providing suggested award amounts. AH&LEF will not consider applicants for these awards without verification from their respective schools.
Participating Schools
Currently 86 universities and colleges are affiliated with AH&LEF and participate in the Annual Scholarship Grant Program. View list of participating schools for Annual Scholarship Grants.
2007 Scholarship Manual Book
These affiliated schools agree to co-administer AH&LEF scholarships with us. In return for receiving an annual scholarship grant, the school selects the student recipients and award amounts based upon AH&LEF criteria as well as assisting in the disbursement process. View the 2007 Scholarship Manual Book for a complete accounting of all policies and procedures.
Approximately every three years, AH&LEF's Scholarship Committee reviews the existing participating schools and evaluates new schools applying to the program. It is anticipated that this review process will be initiated next year. When available (probably in February 2008), this Website will post a copy of the School Application.
Recent Recipients
View list of 2007 Annual Scholarship Grant recipients.
Official website http://www.ahlef.org/
2007 Academic Year Participating Schools
Alexandria Technical College - Alexandria, MN
Appalachian State University - Boone, NC
Asheville-Buncombe Tech. College - Asheville, NC
Ashland University - Ashland, OH
Auburn University - Auburn, AL
Bethune-Cookman College - Daytona Beach, FL
Boston University - Boston, MA
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, CA
Central Arizona College - Coolidge, AZ
Champlain College - Burlington, VT
City College of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
The Culinary Institute - Hyde Park, NY
Delaware State University - Dover, DE
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
East Carolina University - Greenville, NC
East Stroudsburg University - East Stroudsburg, PA
Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI
Erie Community College - Williamsville, NY
Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI
Florida International University - N. Miami, FL
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA
Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA
Grand Valley State University - Allendale, MI
Indiana University, Purdue University - Indianapolis, IN
Iowa State University - Ames, IA
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Richmond, VA
James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, RI
Johnson & Wales University - Charleston, SC
Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, KS
Keystone College - La Plume, PA
Lexington College - Chicago, IL
Mercyhurst College - Erie, PA
Metropolitan State College - Denver, CO
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Monroe College - Bronx, NY
Morgan State University - Baltimore, MD
New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM
New York University - New York, NY
Newbury College - Brookline, MA
Niagara University - Niagara, NY
North Carolina Central University - Durham, NC
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
Northwestern State University - Natchitoches, LA
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK
Palm Beach Community College - Lake Worth, FL
Paul Smith's College - Paul Smiths, NY
Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
The Restaurant School - Philadelphia, PA
Robert Morris University - Moon Twp, PA
Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
Santa Barbara City College - Santa Barbara, CA
Seattle Central Community College - Seattle, WA
Southwest Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
State University of New York - Morrisville, NY
Stephen F. Austin University - Nacogdoches, TX
Sullivan College - Louisville, KY
Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
Trocaire College - Buffalo, NY
Tuskegee University - Tuskegee, AL
United Negro College Fund - Fairfax, VA
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
University of Delaware - Newark, DE
University of Denver - Denver, CO
University of Hawaii/Manoa - Honolulu, HI
University of Houston - Houston, TX
University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA
University of Memphis - Memphis, TN
University of Missouri - Columbia, MO
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, NV
University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH
University of New Orleans - New Orleans, LA
University of San Francisco/McClaren - San Francisco, CA
University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC
University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
University of West Florida - Pensacola, FL
University of Wisconsin/Stout - Menomonie, WI
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Blacksburg, VA
Virginia State University - Petersburg, VA
Washington State University - Pullman, WA
Widener University - Chester, PA
