CHA Opens Scholarship Program

The Caribbean Hotel Foundation (CHF) of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) is making a call to Caribbean hospitality employees, educators, and students wishing to pursue studies in the field to apply for its 2006 Scholarship Program.

In 2006, several corporate scholarships will be up for grabs: a scholarship of $10,000 a year during three years from Virgin Holidays; two $7,000 Interval International scholarships; two $7,000 scholarships supported by the Cruise Industry, one of those for environmental studies.

In addition, the Johnson & Wales University in Florida will offer two scholarships worth $5,000 a year during four years, equally matched by the CHF to reach $10,000 a year, as well as a guaranteed ten-hour weekly on-campus employment, for candidates attending or wishing to attend the university. Other CHF scholarship range from $1,000 to $5,000.

All applicants will be considered for the corporate scholarships, which will be awarded to the best applicants fitting the required criteria.