Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
346
Days
March 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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American Express Scholarship

Description

The American Express Scholarship was designed specifically for current lodging employees and their dependents. Baccalaureate major students may receive $2,000 for full-time enrollment, or $1,000 for part-time enrollment. Associate major students may receive $1,000 for full-time enrollment, or $500 for part-time enrollment. Applicants must be enrolled in a hospitality management program at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must either be working a minimum of 20 hours per week at an AHLA member hotel with at least 12 months' hotel experience; or be a dependent of a qualified employee, and have past employment in some capacity in the hospitality...

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded
$2,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Travel/Tourism

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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Contact foundation@ahla.com
Tel: 202-289-3180 Address 1250 Eye Street, N.W. Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005