Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship Application Form
Eligibility
Open to any Maine resident pursuing education in the restaurant, lodging or hospitality fields, or something similar. Applicants may be graduates of accredited high schools, high school students applying to a post-secondary program, or enrolled post-secondary students.

Use of Scholarship
This scholarship is provided for one time use only. No continued scholarship support for the student is stated or implied. Applications can be submitted by the student annually, so long as the student continues to be enrolled as described above. The scholarship may be used for tuition and/or room & board. It will be issued directly to the institution.

Selection Criteria
a)    Scholastic record

b)    Financial need

c)     Employment record and extra-curricular activities

d)    Desire for a career in the hotel or foodservice industry
Type of Scholarship You Seek*

HospitalityCulinary
Affiliation*

I am not affiliated with HospitalityMaine or one of its members.I am affiliated with HospitalityMaine in the following way:
General Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Mobile Phone Number*
E-mail*
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Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

CityState

Zip Code
Financial Information
Number of Parents in the Household?
Parents’ or Guardians’ Occupations & Employer:
Total Number of Persons in the Household(include parents and all dependents):
I live alone and do not have parental supportI live with a parent or guardian and have their support
Household income range:

under $50,000$50,000 to $100,000Over $100,000
Are there any unusual circumstances that draw on family income that you wish us to consider? If so, please provide more detail:
List those immediate family members who will be enrolled in an institution of Higher Education when you are attending also. Please share the name of their school(s) and estimated graduation date(s).
Student Information
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary hospitality program.
Name of School and Program:
Grade Point Average:
I am not enrolled in a post-secondary hospitality program but plan to attend this fall.
First Choice
Second Choice
Selected Major:
Please describe briefly your involvement in the following extracurricular activities (add an additional page is you require more space):
Upload Personal Essay

a)    What are your career goals?

b)    Why should HospitalityMaine invest in your education?

c)     Anything further you wish to share with the Scholarship Committee

d)    Explain your connection, if any, to HospitalityMaine
Upload Personal Essay Here

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I declare that all the information provided on this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. If I am granted a HospitalityMaine scholarship, I agree to allow HospitalityMaine to publicize my scholarship award.

All submitted material will be held in the strictest confidence by HospitalityMaine staff and members charged with vetting applications; and all submitted materials become property of HospitalityMaine once received.
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Date*

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Date
Deadline for submission to HospitalityMaine is April 17, 2026.

Must be postmarked on or before this date. Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Or email completed application and other materials to: cassidy@hospitalitymaine.com put Scholarship Application in the subject field

www.hospitalitymaine.com

(207) 623-2178
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Scholarship Application Form

General Information

Financial Information

Student Information