The AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, has announced the awarding of nearly $1 million in scholarships to 369 hospitality students across the United States. This significant investment in future industry leaders demonstrates the foundation’s commitment to education and development within the hospitality sector.
Nexion Travel Group, a leading host agency for independent travel professionals, has reached a significant milestone in its Veterans in Travel program, awarding its 300th scholarship to support veterans and military spouses pursuing careers in the travel industry. The program provides valuable training and mentorship to empower them to become successful travel advisors.
The Qantas Group is making a major investment of over $40 million to enhance safety, train pilots, and foster future talent in Australian aviation. This initiative includes the establishment of a first-of-its-kind safety academy, advanced training facilities, and expanded scholarship opportunities for aspiring pilots.
The Her Legacy Project, founded by award-winning journalist Karen Davila, has launched the SHE STEMS scholarship program, awarding 10 Filipina college students with scholarships and mentorship opportunities to empower women in STEM fields. The program aims to address the underrepresentation of women in STEM in the Philippines, where only 3 out of 10 Filipinos working in STEM are women. This initiative seeks to nurture future female leaders in STEM, contributing to the country’s growth and development.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, ranked among India’s top educational institutions, offers a range of scholarships to support students from various backgrounds. This article explores the various scholarship programs available, outlining their eligibility criteria and benefits. It aims to provide aspiring students with a comprehensive guide to navigate the scholarship opportunities at IIT Kanpur.
IIT Madras, consistently ranked among India’s top educational institutions, offers a variety of scholarships to support students from diverse backgrounds. These scholarships aim to ease the financial burden of pursuing a prestigious engineering education at IIT Madras.
Air Canada proudly sponsored The Ninety-Nines International Conference and Career Expo in Vancouver, BC, demonstrating its commitment to promoting and supporting women in aviation. The Ninety-Nines, founded in 1929 with Amelia Earhart as its first president, is an organization for female pilots and student pilots that provides mentorship and scholarships. Air Canada’s sponsorship enabled the event to take place in Vancouver and provided visibility for The Ninety-Nines. The company’s support is particularly meaningful for the many Air Canada pilots and employees who are members of the organization.
The American Experience Foundation (AEF), Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s Educated Eats (RAMW), the Hotel Association of Washington, D.C.’s Washington Hospitality Foundation (HAWDC), and the Washington Area Concierge Association (WACA) collaborated for an inaugural event to recognize students and career professionals with foundation scholarships. These scholarships, totaling over $70,000, support hands-on learning programs and assist recipients in their educational and career pursuits. The event marked the first collaboration between these organizations, fostering industry cohesion and celebrating future hospitality leaders.
For the past 25 years, the Draper Visual Arts Foundation has been providing scholarships and promoting art in the community through its annual Art Scholar Competition. This year’s competition is open to high school seniors in the Canyons School District and offers awards ranging from $100 to $1,000. The foundation also hosts the Art in the Barn Show and Sale, which is open to artists of all ages. Applications for the Art Scholar Competition are due by June 15th and can be submitted at drapervisualartsfoundation.org. For more information, follow the foundation on social media at @draper_visual_arts_foundation.
The Morning Call sports staff is seeking nominations for outstanding male and female high school athletes from the Lehigh Valley area. Each week, three male and three female athletes will be nominated based on their performance or accomplishments. The public can vote for one boy and one girl to be named Athlete of the Week. Voting runs from 5 p.m. ET on Mondays to 9 a.m. ET on Thursdays.
