Scholarship Application

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Scholarship Information

Scholarship awards are made for one year only and are distributed by September 15 of each year. Selection of scholarship recipients is done by a selection committee designated by the NHLF Board of Trustees. Major or program focus must be concentrated in the hotel, hospitality, or tourism industry degree, diploma or certificate. Note: Scholarship funding is provided to the educational entity on behalf of the student applicant being granted the award.

Recipients will be required to participate in the NHLF established mentor program to ensure goals and objectives are met for all parties.

When to Apply

Applications will be reviewed in August with selected grant recipients being notified by end of month.

Application submissions will be open for eligible candidates to apply June 9, 2025.

What You'll Need

Along with the application, the following information and documents are required:

  • Resume
  • Essay: may be in written format or a 3-5 minute video with link submitted
  • Reference Letter
  • Academic transcripts, if applicable

Eligibility:

Applicant must either work at a Nevada Hotel and Lodging association member company, be an immediate family member of someone working at a member company or be a NHLA student member.

Must be studying for a hospitality or tourism related course at UNLV, UNR, TISOH, CSN, TMCC, or Dale Carnegie

2025 Application Form

2025 Application Form

Applications due by August 1, 2025 at 5:00 PDT. No applications will be accepted after that date and time.

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State/Province
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Eligibility: Must either work at a Nevada Hotel and Lodging association member company or be an immediate family member of someone working at a member company or be a student member.

Scholarship applying for: (please note scholarships apply to specific hotel or tourism degrees, diplomas and classes at each educational entity as noted here)
Are you currently enrolled in one of the educational institutes noted above?
Will this scholarship be used for tuition at a Nevada educational institute - if not then the candidate will not be eligible for a scholarship.
Are you currently employed?
Do you plan to stay in Nevada to pursue your career goals?

Include an essay along with this application stating why you have chosen these educational and career paths and how you hope to succeed. Must be at least 500 words or a 3-5 minute video link.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@nvhotels.com. 

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Acknowledgement

Academic and Enrichment scholarship applications must be completed in full to be reviewed and considered. Applications will be automatically rejected if not completed as required.

Thank you for applying for the 2025 Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation scholarship program. Recipients will be notified by August 29, 2025.