FOUNDATION OF NACE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Foundation of NACE Scholarship program was re-launched in 2016 and transformed from a traditional educational scholarship program to one that is focused on career development. Scholarship winners will receive a package of robust career development tools designed to not only financially support their education, but to provide multiple opportunities to interact with industry leaders at the 2022 NACE Experience Conference. Two scholarship winners will receive a package valued at more than $3,750, which will consist of:
- Tuition Reimbursement: $1,750
- 2022 NACE Experience Registration Fee: up to $800
- 2022 NACE Experience Travel Grant (not to exceed): $700
- 1-Year pre-paid local NACE Chapter Meeting Fees: up to $500
- Professional Mentorship Program
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements and submit their applications.
- Be a Student Member or Member of NACE in good standing.
- Submit your resume.
- Submit an essay (no more than 1,000 words) that explains how this scholarship will help advance your career.
The submission deadline is March 18, 2022. Please complete the form here to apply for the scholarship. Please e-mail foundation@nace.net with any questions.
Please note: By submitting this application, you confirm that if selected, you are able to and will attend the NACE Experience Conference in the award year (July 2022 in Orlando). You understand that if you fail to attend, your selection as winner of the scholarship will be revoked in its entirety.
VINCE DEFINIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Vince DeFinis Scholarship program honors the founder of the NACE chapter, Vincent DeFinis, CPCE, of NACE Philadelphia/South Jersey/Delaware, and provides support to undergraduate students and/or members in the hospitality industry who demonstrate leadership abilities. One scholarship winner will receive a package valued at more than $7,070, which will consist of:
- Tuition Reimbursement: $4,000
- 2022 NACE Experience Registration Fee: up to $800
- 2022 NACE Experience Travel Grant (not to exceed): $700
- 1-Year pre-paid local NACE Chapter Meeting Fees: up to $500
- 2023 NACE Evolve Registration: up to $320
- 2023 NACE Evolve Travel: up to $700
- NACE Student Membership
- Professional Mentorship Program
WHO CAN APPLY?
Undergraduate students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- All applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours or more) in an accredited hospitality or related program.
- Applicant’s graduation date must not be before May 2022, and applicants must have completed 30 credits.
- All applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
- Applicants must submit a resume and an essay (no more than 1000 words).
- Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation: one from a catering or event company and one from a professor.
The submission deadline is March 18, 2022. Please complete the form here to apply for the scholarship. Please e-mail foundation@nace.net with any questions.
Please note: By submitting this application, you confirm that if selected, you are able to and will attend the NACE Experience Conference in the award year (July 2022 in Orlando). You understand that if you fail to attend, your selection as winner of the scholarship will be revoked in its entirety.