Karr Endowed Hospitality Scholarship

Due to a generous gift from Mr. Arnold, an endowed scholarship has been created to assist undergraduate students enrolled as majors within the School of Hospitality & Sports Business with preference given to students demonstrating an interest in the Hotel and Lodging industry. To qualify, students must:

  • Be an undergraduate major in Hospitality Leadership
  • Completion of the online application

All students enrolled as majors in the School of Hospitality & Sports Business are eligible, and are encouraged to apply for the scholarship funding. In addition to financial need (as determined by the FAFSA), included in the review process is also consideration for cumulative GPA, student activity such as belonging to hospitality & sports clubs or holding club leadership positions, or having full or part time jobs in the hospitality industry.

Please note, in order to be considered for The Karr Endowed Hospitality Scholarship, you must complete all required fields of the online application. Applications must be completed and submitted online by 11:59:59 PM on the stated date below. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Driehaus College of Business - School of Hospitality Leadership
Deadline
10/27/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must be enrolled as a major in the School of Hospitality Leadership. Please select one of the following. Are you a:
  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. Please explain your interest in the Hotel & Lodging industry, your future plans in that industry, and how you hope to use this scholarship to help you prepare for your career.
  9. Upload your latest unofficial transcript here (required):
  10. Submit your current resume.
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