Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Education Scholarships

The foundation offers post-secondary education scholarships for students seeking a career in the hospitality industry, as well as to incumbents seeking credentials for advancement, on a competitive basis. The foundation endeavors to identify and reward the best and brightest of the hospitality industry’s next generation of leaders. Scholarships will be adjudicated by the board of trustees. Scholarship recipients must reside in the United States.

Education Scholarships

We provide tuition for up to $2,000 per person enrolled in hospitality-related courses, whether delivered in class or online, at any post-secondary, accredited institution within the United States. You must be at least 18 years of age and in possession of a high school diploma or GED. 

Majors or courses include:

• Hotel Operations and Management
• Destination Management
• Meeting and Conference Planning
• Wedding and Special Event Planning
• Exhibition and Convention Planning
• Meeting and Event Catering
• Foodservice Management
• Hotel Concierge
• Hospitality Human Resources
• and much more

Documents and Application Requirements

Your completed application must include:

• Essay response within the application form
• Academic transcripts, degree, diploma, or other proof of scholarly merit
• Current resume
• Digital photo/headshot in JPEG or PNG format with a neutral or professional background, and avoid “selfies.”
• Supporting documents, or photos of awards, licenses, recognitions, trophies, or certificates of completion, etc. (Do not send only a list of achievements.)
• Letter of recommendation (to be sent separately, see details online).

A letter of recommendation/support must be submitted from a current or former manager, instructor, or peer who can attest to your commitment to the hospitality industry. The letter must be on official letterhead and include the complete contact information of the referrer. Letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the referrer by attaching online.