[USA] Rama Scholarship for the American Dream
Overview
JHM Hotels, Inc. established the Rama Scholarship for the American Dream with a $1,000,001 endowment. The five Rama brothers, principals in the company, emigrated from India to pursue their American Dream. It began with the ownership of one lodging property and grew into a successful operation of 22 properties with 2,700 rooms and more than 1,000 associates. The fund, established on the 25th anniversary of the brothers' first hotel purchase, encourages others to create their own American Dream. Participating schools select the recipients and preference is given to students of Asian-Indian descent and other minority groups as well as JHM Hotel employees.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum eligibility criteria for nominees are:
- Enrolled at least 9 credit hours for upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating in December.
- Undergraduate or graduate hospitality management major. (This is the only program which allows graduate students.)
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.
Scholarship Awards
Award amounts can range from $1,000 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
Rama Scholarships are School Nominated which means students are nominated by their respective schools. If you're attending a school participating in the Rama Scholarship Program, 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 all sections of the AH&LEF Scholarship Application. Additionally, under separate cover, participating schools are required to send transmittal forms confirming their nominees and suggested award amounts. AH&LEF will not consider applicants without nomination verification from their respective schools.Participating Schools
The following 14 hospitality management schools have been designated to participate in the program:
- Bethune-Cookman College
- California State Polytechnic University
- Cornell University
- Florida International University
- Georgia University
- Greenville Technical College
- Howard University
- Johnson & Wales University
- Michigan State University
- New York University
- University of Central Florida
- University of Houston
- University of South Carolina
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Recent Recipients
Offcial website http://www.ahlef.org/
View list of 2007 Rama Scholarship recipients..
