Hospitality & Tourism Management Departmental Scholarships and Educational Awards 2012/2013. Up to $25,000 in total awards.

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1 Hospitality & Tourism Management Departmental Scholarships and s 2012/2013 Up to $25,000 in total awards. Due November 20 th, 2012 by 5:00 PM The Department of Hospitality and Tourism (HTMT) is pleased to offer its majors and minors and concentrations several diverse and rewarding educational financial assistance opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to seek out and apply for those prospects that best match their personal circumstances, attributes, academic achievements and/or professional aspirations. *All scholarships and awards are conditional, pending sponsor funding. 1. Charleston Bed & Breakfast Association Education Award - $1000. The Charleston SC Bed and Breakfast Association (CBBA) members provide the perfect setting to experience the enchantment of Charleston; one of America s oldest and most finely preserved historic cities, where guests can wander among gracious antebellum homes and beautiful mansions. The CBBA is pleased to support HTMT students pursuing hospitality employment opportunities in any of its member bed and breakfast inns. The award is based on those that best represent a desire to seek career in inn or bed-and-breakfast management. 2. Charleston Restaurant Association Education Award- $7,500 $1,500). The Greater Charleston restaurant Association (GCRA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit trade organization serving the Charleston Area restaurant industry. It serves as the voice of the local restaurant industry on government and public relations issues. GCRA hosts two major festivals each year: The Taste of Charleston and the Lowcountry Oyster Festival. The scholarship is awarded based upon foodservice career interests, financial need and other criteria. 3. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Education Award- $1,500. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is the home of the famous Ocean Course, where the 2007 Senior PGA Championship was held. Tennis Magazine rated the Resort the #2 U.S. tennis resorts. It is also home to the 5 Diamond Sanctuary Hotel. The Scholarship is an award based upon hospitality career interests, financial need and other criteria. 4. Patrick Ringwald Scholarship- $2,000. The Patrick Ringwald Scholarship is given annually to a College of Charleston student with a major or minor or concentration in Hospitality and Tourism Management. The scholarship is in memory of the former general manager of the Boathouse Restaurant who was shot and killed during a robbery some years ago. Patrick was widely known in Charleston s food and beverage industry for over 20 years. Academic excellence, although important, is not the chief criteria for this scholarship. Instead, the scholarship is awarded to the student that best represents Patrick Ringwald s spirit and attitude. 5. Wild Dunes Resort Hospitality Management Scholarship- $3,000. Wild Dunes Resort specializes in memorable vacations, and offers many accommodation styles, abundant activities for all ages, great dining, and award winning golf and tennis. They are also active in meeting, planning, weddings, and catering. The scholarship is awarded to an HTMT student based upon resort industry career interests, financial need and other criteria. 6. Wine and Food Festival Education Award- $5,000 - $10,000 / Depending on 2013 W&F Festival outcome. The purpose for the Charleston Wine & Food Festival is to highlight and celebrate Charleston s extraordinary culinary history and culture. The Festival also recognizes and supports culinary establishments that sustain local industry. The Festival is a world-class, four-day event which promotes and supports a variety of culinary interests and charities. The scholarship is awarded based upon event management career interests, financial need, and other criteria. Please contact Ms. Barbara Green, Interim Scholarship Coordinator, at greenb@cofc.edu or with questions. **Awards may be divided between two or more.

2 SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATIONAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES: Application Form: See below Cover Letter: -Each scholarship & award requires a well-crafted and thoughtful cover letter describing why you should be selected by the sponsor in question. This is the most important aspect of the application process. -Each sponsor has distinct features organizational requirements. -The cover letter should convincingly convey how and why the applicant meets the organization s requirements. Applicants should convey his or her best features. -The letter should not exceed two pages. -Get some feedback by having a friend proofread the letter before submitting it. Professional Resume or Curriculum Vita: -Although not strictly required, including a well-crafted resume can concisely and cogently augment your selection process. Award Receptions: -If selected, attendance at the School of Business (SB) and the HTMT award ceremonies in the spring is required. -Additionally, particular sponsors may require attendance at their respective reception. Thank You Letters: -All scholarship recipients are required to draft thank you letters to the sponsoring organization. Awards may be divided between two or more. Guidelines, criteria & Application Follow:

3 Name of Scholarship & Charleston Bed & Breakfast Association Education Award Charleston Restaurant Association Amount $1,000 $1,500 Criteria Must be an HTM major, minor or concentration Demonstrate academic merit (2.5 GPA or better) Must demonstrate financial need Must attend CBBA reception following award selection The CBBA strongly encourages recipients to work part-time in a CBBA member bed and breakfast before graduation Must be a fulltime student, 12 credit hour per Must be an HTMT major, minor or concentration Demonstrable restaurant or related industry involvement or Demonstrable intent to seek employment in the Greater Charleston Area upon graduation Cogent relevant-industry focused cover letter If selected, mandatory attendance at sponsor ceremony is required Note: the award may be divided between two or more ***Failure to meet with or conform to any of the criteria can result in complete loss of the scholarship or award.

4 Name of Scholarship & Charleston Wine & Food Festival Education Award Kiawah Island Golf Resort Amount $5,000 to $10,000 Depending on festival outcome. $1,500 Criteria Must be a fulltime student, 12 credit hour per Must be an HTM major, minor or concentration Demonstrable relevant industry involvement or Demonstrable event related industry involvement or Finalists are selected by the CofC scholarship committee, with the final ordering determined by W&F as follows: If selected, attendance at the HTMT awards ceremony is required Winners must arrange to meet with the festival director, Angel Postell If selected, attendance at the Charleston Wine & Food Festival Scholarship Award Ceremony is required An HTM major, minor or concentration Demonstrable resort or related industry involvement or Note: the award maybe divided between two or more ***Failure to meet with or conform to any of the criteria can result in complete loss of the scholarship or award.

5 Name of Scholarship & Amount Patrick E. Ringwald Scholarship $2,000 Wild Dunes Resort Hospitality Management Scholarship $3,000 Criteria An HTM major, minor or concentration Demonstrable restaurant or related industry involvement or If selected, mandatory attendance at sponsor ceremony is required Note: the award may be divided between two or more An HTM major, minor, or concentration Demonstrable resort or related industry involvement or Note: the award may be divided between two or more ***Failure to meet with or conform to any of the criteria can result in complete loss of the scholarship or award.

6 School of Business Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Scholarship Departmental Scholarship & Application Due: Tuesday November 20 th, 2012 by 5:00 PM Student Name: Local Address: Cell Phone: Permanent Address: Check box: HTMT Major HTMT Concentration HTMT Minor Overall GPA: Signature: HTMT GPA: Date: Please check as many as you are interested in applying for: Charleston Bed & Breakfast Association Charleston Restaurant Association Kiawah Island Golf Resort Patrick Ringwald Scholarship Wild Dunes Resort Hospitality Management Scholarship Wine & Food Festival Submit applications, cover letters and supporting documents, in labeled manila envelope: Ms. Barbara Green, Ph.D., BCTR-300,