Visit Charlevoix Hospitality Scholarships

The Charlevoix Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Charlevoix) Board of Directors established an annual “Hospitality Star Scholarships” for 2024. Visit Charlevoix will award two annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Preference will be given to a student who works at a Visit Charlevoix member business or one who is pursuing a degree in hospitality, outdoor recreation, marketing, or other related major. The applicant must meet the criteria and will be chosen by the Visit Charlevoix’s Education Committee.

Award:

• Two annual scholarships of $1,000 may be awarded.
   

Eligibility Factors

• High school or College student
• Must work for a Visit Charlevoix member.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0.
• Applicants may apply multiple times; however, applicants will only be eligible to receive the scholarship once.

Procedure

Submit the following:

• Current Resume 
• Responses to questions 
• One letter of reference
• Official transcript showing a cumulative 3.0 GPA

Criteria Used for Evaluation

• Materials must be typed and presented in a professional manner
• One supportive reference, from one of the following categories: a)academic source, b) work/service source (preferably from a facility within the tourism industry) 
   

To the Candidate:

Respond to the following questions. Be as thorough as possible. Please answer either question 1 or 2 and complete questions 3 and 4.

Questions

1. What influenced your decision to pursue your current career path? Please share any personal experiences, academic interests, or professional aspirations that guided you toward this path.

2. Do you have future goals or desired position within your field of interest? How do you plan to leverage your education and skills to contribute to the progress and sustainability of this industry?

3. Why do you feel you should be awarded this scholarship? Please highlight any achievements, leadership roles, and community involvement that demonstrate your involvement. 

4. What has been your most memorable travel experience so far, and why was it meaningful to you? How did this experience broaden your perspective on exploring new places and cultures, and how has it influenced your interests or career aspirations?

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
Submit all materials via email:

Amanda Wilkin, Executive Director Visit Charlevoix
109 Mason Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720 
[email protected]

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.