NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship
Sponsored by: Tourism Cares
Overview
| Minimum | Average | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award Amount | - | $1,000 | - |
| Awards Granted | - | - | 1 |
Application Deadline April 15
Type of Award Scholarship
The Application Difficulty rating represents how much time and effort this scholarship application requires.
The NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship has a difficult application process compared to similar scholarships. It probably requires an essay, interview, or recommendation letter to apply.
A scholarship's Competition is based on the number of applications and how many awards are available.
The NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship is slightly competitive compared to similar scholarships.
Scholarship Criteria
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Massachusetts who is enrolled as a student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the state of Massachusetts with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must be a student entering the second year of a two-year school, or junior or senior year of undergraduate study in the fall of the calendar year of application. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a tourism-specific program or area of focus, or a hospitality program with a focus on travel and tourism. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed for a two-year school; 60 credit hours for a four-year school by May in order to be eligible. Application, scanned copy of driver's license (or passport) as proof of permanent residency, resume, two letters of recommendation (from academic and professional tourism-related individuals), official transcript, and a scanned two-page original essay are required to be submitted. Required essay question: ?Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals." Award will be sent to the recipient's financial aid office for the fall semester to cover tuition, books, and educational fees only.
Requirements for the NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship
Academics
| GPA |
The minimum GPA required to apply for this scholarship is
3.00 out of 4.0.
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
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| Enrollment Levels |
College sophomore College junior College senior |
| Major/Program |
Hospitality Management Tourism & Travel Management |
| School |
American International College College of Our Lady of the Elms Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth |
Demographics
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Contact Information
ATTN: Scholarship Department
275 Turnpike Street, Suite 307
Canton, MA 2046
Phone: (781) 821-5990
Fax: (781) 821-8949
Email:
scholarships@tourismcares.org
Scholarship Questions and Answers
Separate application required?
Yes.
Award must be repaid?
No
Award is renewable?
No
Award is granted yearly?
Yes
Other Scholarships Offered by Tourism Cares
How many awards are given out?
At most, the NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to 1 yearly.
Can I apply for more Hospitality Management awards?
Some additional Hospitality Management scholarships include NTA Alexander Harris Undergraduate Scholarship, NTA Yellow Ribbon Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarship and IRA Educational Foundation Scholarship. See more Hospitality Management scholarships.
Who provides funding for the NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship?
You can reach the sponsor for this award at: Tourism Cares 275 Turnpike Street, Suite 307, Canton, MA 02021, United States (P) 781 821-5990 (F) 781 821-8949 scholarships@tourismcares.org http://www.tourismcares.org
How much can I receive for this scholarship?
The average award amount for the NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship is $1000. The NTA Massachusetts Undergraduate Scholarship has a minimum award of $1000 and a maximum of $1000. For more awards of at least $1000, visit our Scholarship Search.
