School of Hospitality Leadership Endowed Scholarship

*Awards for this scholarship will apply to the 2021-2022 Academic Year.

The School of Hospitality Leadership Endowed Scholarship is open to all students enrolled as majors, minors, in the School of Hospitality Leadership. Graduate students in our MS or in the MBA taking at least one concentration in Hospitality are eligible so long as the student is NOT eligible for the DePaul Double Demon Discount (meaning that the student completed a previous degree at DePaul) or is in the Hospitality MBA Cohort.

In addition to financial need (as determined by the FAFSA), included in the review process is also: consideration for cumulative GPA (2.5 or higher), student activity such as belonging to hospitality clubs or holding club leadership positions, or having full or part time jobs in the hospitality industry.

Students may apply for any scholarship offered through the School; however, separate applications are needed for each award. Students may apply repetitively during each and every cycle unless stated otherwise. In order to be considered for a School of Hospitality Leadership Scholarship you must complete the entire application as requested per the scholarship requirements.

To be considered for this scholarship you must:

  • Demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA);
  • Complete the application before the deadline;
  • Submit a current resume;
  • Upload an essay explaining how this scholarship will impact your education and your future goals in the industry. Be as
    specific,
    concise, and thoughtful as possible. Limit the essay to 1 single spaced, proofread page.

Applications must be completely SUBMITTED by 11:59:59PM on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2020. Incomplete or Late applications will not be considered.

Please Note: By completing this application online, you are authorizing the School of Hospitality Leadership Scholarship Committee to obtain your financial aid records from the Financial Aid Office. Further, by electronically signing your application, you will hereby certify that the information provided in the application is accurate.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Driehaus College of Business - School of Hospitality Leadership
Deadline
09/24/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must be enrolled as a major, minor or a graduate student in hospitality or sports business. Please select one of the following.
  2. Please select your primary hospitality interest:
  3. Do you have a student club membership and/or leadership role in any of the following: National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH), American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) DePaul Student Chapter, Food & Beverage Club, or the Events Management Club (EMC) or Eta Sigma Delta (ESD)?
  4. If you answered yes, please state your club name(s) and leadership role(s) below.
  5. How involved have you been in SHL programs and activities? (Check all that apply)
  6. Are you employed either full or part time in the hospitality industry?
  7. If yes, please briefly state your employers name, your position and role.
  8. How do you see the SHL and all of its offerings and opportunities helping to prepare you for your future after graduation - be specific. Limit the essay to 1 double-spaced, proofread page.
  9. Upload your latest unofficial transcript here (required):
  10. Submit your current resume.
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