Hospitality Futures Scholarship
Hospitality Futures Scholarship
Qela Clayton offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $500. Plan to apply by 2026-04-27T23:59:59Z.
Apr 27, 2026
18 days left
$500
Award amount
5
Scholarship applicants
5
Requirements
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Who can apply
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Hospitality and tourism management
- State: Tennessee
- Ethnicity: African American
- Financial Status: Financial need
Quick facts
Status
_published
Study levels
high_school_senior
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
Key requirements (3)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Essay prompt: Respond to one of the two prompts: 1. Describe the experiences or inspirations that led you to pursue a degree in hospitality and tourism management. How have your personal background and identity influenced this decision? 2.….
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student Field of Study: Hospitality and tourism management State: Tennessee Ethnicity: African American Financial Status: Financial need.
- The hospitality and tourism management fields are crucial, not just to the experiences of travelers but to the economies of entire nations.….
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
- Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
- Financial documentation (if required)
Award & payment
Amount: $500
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Paid directly to the student
About the provider
My mission is to empower African American students pursuing a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. By providing financial assistance and recognizing academic excellence, aiming to foster diversity within the hospitality industry and support the next generation of leaders.
Overview
This scholarship aims to address the underrepresentation of Black students in hospitality programs by providing financial assistance and fostering a more inclusive industry. The hospitality and tourism management fields are crucial, not just to the experiences of travelers but to the economies of entire nations. Flourishing hospitality industries staffed with passionate and welcoming individuals can help make others feel at home, fostering global connectivity and contributing to the financial security of towns and…
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.
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