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INDUSTRY SUPPORTS EDUCATION - Check out the Tourism Scholarships listed below to help achieve your educational goals!

TOURISM...Explore your options!

Tourism is a Career...Over 40,000 Nova Scotians work in the Tourism Industry. The Canadian Tourism Industry offers a variety of rewarding careers and will create more than 90,000 new jobs over the next two years. This employment growth will result in tremendous opportunity for Canadians with the appropriate skills, knowledge and attitude.

The 1.6 million Canadians working in the Tourism Industry have many faces...people working in travel, accommodation, adventure tourism & outdoor recreation, attractions, transportation, food and beverage servcie and events & conferences. These people work in the 159,000 Tourism businesses in Canada today!


To apply for the Tourism Scholarships listed below, please go to the "Print Forms" section of our website and download the application form of your choice!

 
Hotel Association of Nova Scotia (HANS)


Established in 1993, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia's (HANS) primary objective is "To make Nova Scotia a 365 day a year travel destination". The principle role of this association is to act as a voice and represent the collective member hotels in expressing their views to all levels of government, media and academic institutions. This scholarship is presented annually in the amount of $1,000.00 and is non-renewable.



CRITERIA
1. Program: Successful candidates must be pursuing a recognized Tourism post-secondary program in Nova Scotia.

2. Eligibility: All applicants must be graduating from a Nova Scotia High School in the current calendar year.

3. Applications should include:
* A 500 word essay describing why the applicant has chosen to pursue a career in the Hotel Industry and why they should be selected as a recipient
* Resume
* Official school transcript
* Letters of reference: one academic and one extra curricular/professional

For more information, please contact NSTHRC

Judith B. Cabrita Tourism Professional Scholarship
To support the investment in human resource development in the Tourism Industry, NSTHRC is proud to award a new scholarship for Tourism professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in their designated field.



CRITERIA:
1. Successful candidates must be pursuing a professional development opportunity to enhance their skills/career path within the Tourism Industry. Opportunities may include but are not limited to: conferences, training or educational programs, professional certification.

2. Applicants must be employed in the Tourism Industry and have a minimum of two years experience.

3. Applications are to include:
* Current Resume
* A letter of support from employer
* A letter from applicant explaining interest in the chosen opportunity and professional aspirations, as well as, volunteer and other extra curricular activities that show an individual's character, personal values and beliefs.

Eligible amount:
* Up to $1,000.00 will be awarded annually to Tourism employees.

For more information, please contact NSTHRC

Hospitality Human Resources Committee (HHRC)
The purpose of this award is to provide support to the Hospitality Industry by encouraging students currently enrolled in the Nova Scotia Community College system to prepare for future employment in the Tourism Industry. This scholarship is in the amount of $1000 and is non-renewable.

CRITERIA
1. Program: Successful candidates must be enrolled in the NSCC system and studying in one of the following two year programs:
* Tourism and Hospitality Management
* Culinary Arts

2. Eligibility: All applicants must be first year NSCC students

3. Successful applicants must demonstrate:
* Scholastic achievement by maintaining 75% or above average
* Exemplary attendance and punctuality
* Excellent team and leadership skills
* Exhibit professionalism through the application and interview process
* Proven communication skills
* Secured co-op placement at a HHRC member hotel

2006 Award Recipients
Ashley MacDonald and Sarah Meade   $1000

For more information, please contact Ryan Embrett at rembrett@hiharbourview.ca

TOURISM GOLF CLASSIC
Since 1994, the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council has organized and hosted a golf tournament to generate funds to endow the NSTHRC Walter H. Johnson Jr. Scholarship Fund.  The Judith B. Cabrita Tourism Professional Scholarship is a new scholarship for Tourism professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in their designated field. Participation in the Tourism Golf Classic, by players and sponsors, allows for the ongoing support of students entering our Industry and professional development of our Industry employees.