R.W. "Bob" Holden Memorial Scholarship
Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association
Award: $2000 – $2000
Deadline: July 1.
To support a student pursuing a two-year degree and a career in the culinary arts. Qualifications: Applicants must be a resident of Hawaii; must be accepted by and enrolled in an accredited university or college; must be a student in good standing and working towards an Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in a hospitality, tourism or culinary arts program Must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade on a 4.0 scale. Selection criteria: Recipients will be made on the basis of citizenship and leadership as demonstrated through activities and academic performance. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online nominaton; unofficial transcript (finalists will be requested to submit an official transcript); minimum overall GPA of 2.75; resume or CV including the types of community service activities you have performed and whether you belong to any service organizations, groups, or clubs; letter of reference from a school official; a personal statement addressing the following two questions on a separate page (500 words or less); Proof of residency (copy of Hawaii state identification card or Hawaii state driver’s license) • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency (birth certificate, passport or permanent resident card) • Official academic transcript from current high school/college (or most recent transcript if reapplying), must be sealed or sent directly to Women in Lodging. • A personal essay that addresses the applicant’s educational and career goals, commitment to serve Hawaii and its people. 1 page maximum. Focus: Culinary arts.