All students must complete the application in full to be considered. After completing the eligibility criteria, you will be made aware of the scholarship(s) you qualify for. Please note your school does not have to be affiliated with AHLA to apply.
If you’ve been nominated by your school, make sure that you apply for the “school-nominated” scholarships (i.e. Packard, Rama, or Annual Scholarship Grant). By completing the application in full, you will also be considered for other scholarship(s) that you qualify for.
Awardees for the 2026-2027 cycle will be directly notified in May 2026.
Launched in 2023, the AHLA Foundation’s Student Travel Scholarship Program—also known as the Industry Travel Program—supports hospitality juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) by providing access to major industry conferences, including the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, FORWARD Conference, The Lodging Conference (TLC), and The Hospitality Show (THS).
The program is designed to provide students and universities with equitable access to industry leaders, professional networking, and career development opportunities that can shape their future in hospitality.
2025 Academic Year University Participants:
- Bethune-Cookman University
- Delaware State University
- Florida International University
- Howard University
- Morgan State University
- North Carolina Central University
- University of Houston
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Virginia State University
Scholarship Value: $7,000
Awards Available: 300
Award Deadline: Register to View