APPLICATION PERIOD: Our 2010 application period begins on January 4 and ends on March 12, 2010. We strongly recommend you apply early. No late entries will be accepted. All applications must be submitted electronically to janet.foundation@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com or by fax to +1-305-716-9138. Application forms and details of 2010 scholarship opportunities are available below. NOTIFICATION: The Closing Date for receipt of applications is March 12, 2010. CHTAEF then process your application, it goes to the Selection Committee and following their decisions an administrative process occurs. Please expect an email notification from CHTAEF on 21st May 2010. We will not have information for you before this date.

PLEASE READ OUR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIP CAREFULLY AND BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT INFO-SHEET AND APPLICATION FORM.

EXISTING / PREVIOUS SCHOLARS: We remind all existing academic scholars who would like to be considered for continued funding they must download, complete and submit a re-application form. Similarly, any previous CHTAEF scholar must complete the re-application form.

Breaking News! FCCA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

US$15,000 to support one student nt who is committed to working within the tourism sector as they study for their Masters Degree in Natural Resource Management / Environmental Studies (Download ACADEMIC application form & info sheet)

US$12,000 to support multiple Professional Development scholarships for hospitality & tourism empoyees who wish to devlop their technical or leadership skills through short courses at recognized institutions. (Download PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT application & info sheet)

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 6pm EST - 12 MARCH 2010

CHTAEF currently provides the following types of awards to worthy Caribbean nationals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry and the potential for future success.

• Academic Application - Tuition Costs only. Info Sheet.
• Tourism & Hospitality Teacher Application - Tuition Costs only. Info Sheet.
• Professional Development Application - Tuition Costs only. Info Sheet.
• Academic Internship 300-hour Yucatan Holidays, Mexico, Sustainable Tourism Internship for second or third year bachelors students or Masters students - See application form. Intern Info Sheet.
• General Industry Internship 4-week Yucatan Holidays, Mexico, Sustainable Tourism Internship for professionals working in CHTA member establishments - See application form. Intern Info Sheet.
• Industry Work Experience for professionals working in CHTA member establishments - See application form

• HOJA INFORMATIVA - Becas Académicas, Desarrollo Profesional, Educadores
• SOLICITUD DE BECA - Académica – Profesional – Para Educadores
• SOLICITUD DE RECONSIDERACIÓN de Beca
• HOJA INFORMATIVA PARA PRACTICANTES 2010
• SOLICITUD de PRÁCTICA ACADÉMICA de Yucatán Holidays
• SOLICITUD de PRÁCTICA GENERAL de Yucatan Holidays
• SOLICITUD EXPERIENCIA DE TRABAJO


Value of Scholarships
Academic, Professional Development and Teacher scholarships are for tuition costs only. Please read the Financial Aid paragraph on the Academic, Professional Development & Teacher Info-Sheet along with the Tuition costs section of the application forms carefully.

Successful Internship/ Work Experience applicants will receive a stipulated airfare contribution – shown on the relevant application form. This is NOT available to academic, professional development and teacher applicants.

CHTAEF Scholarships range from $ 500 to $5,000 with the addition of the Virgin Holidays Scholarship at a value of $10,000. The other Corporate Scholarships range from $500 to $7,000. There is no special application form for these corporate scholarships; awards are made on the merit of the application and required criteria.  Individuals may only apply for one type of award per year (multiple applications will not be considered). You may indicate which corporate award you wish to be considered for by printing this boldly on page 1 of your application form.

MORE INFORMATION? Please email janet.foundation@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com alternatively, you may call Monday to Friday between 9am and noon (we do not work afternoons or week-ends!) +1 305 767 4211. Your National Hotel Association will be able to assist you in accessing our downloadable forms if you are having difficulty.



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