Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Education Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation
Overview
The foundation awards competitive post-secondary scholarships to students and industry incumbents pursuing careers in hospitality. Awards are adjudicated by the foundation's board of trustees and target high-potential candidates who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the hospitality sector. Scholarship recipients must reside in the United States. The program supports both degree-seeking students and individuals seeking credentials for career advancement.
Description: Competitive scholarships for post-secondary education in hospitality-related fields, intended to identify and reward emerging leaders in the industry.
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the United States; recipients include students and incumbents pursuing hospitality credentials. Applicants should be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Competitive, trustee-adjudicated scholarship program
- Supports both students and industry incumbents
- Recipients must be U.S. residents
Education Scholarships
Scholarships provide tuition support for hospitality-related coursework at accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions. Awards are granted on a per-person basis to cover tuition for courses delivered in person or online. The program is intended to support a wide range of hospitality disciplines that prepare students for careers and advancement within the industry.
Award Value: Tuition support up to $2,000 per person for eligible hospitality-related courses at accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions.
Majors or courses include:
- Hotel Operations and Management
- Destination Management
- Meeting and Conference Planning
- Wedding and Special Event Planning
- Exhibition and Convention Planning
- Meeting and Event Catering
- Foodservice Management
- Hotel Concierge
- Hospitality Human Resources
- Other hospitality-related programs
- Up to $2,000 tuition support per recipient
- Applicable to accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions
- Supports in-person and online course delivery
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications must be complete and include the specified supporting materials to be considered. Required items document academic merit, professional experience, and commitment to the hospitality industry. Letters of recommendation must be submitted separately by the referrer and meet the stated format requirements.
Your completed application must include:
- Essay response within the application form
- Academic transcripts, degree, diploma, or other proof of scholarly merit
- Current resume
- Digital photo/headshot in JPEG or PNG format with a neutral or professional background
- Supporting documents or photos of awards, licenses, recognitions, trophies, or certificates (not just a list of achievements)
- Letter of recommendation (to be sent separately by the referrer)
Letter of recommendation: The letter must come from a current or former manager, instructor, or peer who can attest to the applicant's commitment to hospitality. It should be on official letterhead and include the referrer's complete contact information. Letters must be submitted separately by the referrer through the online submission method specified by the foundation.
- Complete application required for consideration
- Recommendation letters must be submitted by the referrer on official letterhead
- Include verifiable academic and professional documentation