Nominations are being accepted for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, or post graduate level students from who educators feel would be exceptional prospects for the award. Outstanding candidate's should meet the following criteria:
* Full-time, active students currently pursuing hospitality related degree.
* Minimum GPA of 3.3
* Demonstrate interest in pursuing career in conference center industry
* Not a previous winner
IACC accepts nominations for this scholarship only from a dean, department head or faculty member at the candidate's school. Applications must include:
* A letter of recommendation from a faculty member explaining in sufficient detail the candidate’s worthiness and verifying his/her GPA.
* A personal statement from the candidate, concisely describing his/her interests in the hospitality industry, his/her career goals, and stating why the student feels he/she is worthy of the award.
* A brief essay (approximately 200 words) on the subject “The role that conference centers will play in the future of the meetings industry.”
* The candidate’s resume.
* Any other information that would pertain to the award decision (e.g., involvement in hospitality related organizations, extra-curricular activities, internships/direct work experience).
For more information visit:
http://www.iacconline.org/internboard/index.cfm?fuseaction=Scholarships
Application materials must reach the IACC Office no earlier than January 1 and no later than February 5. Please send materials to Tejal Wallace, Member Relations Manager, International Association of Conference Centers, 243 North Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63141.
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