2023 MHLA Member Scholarship Application

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association

Member Scholarship Application
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The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s membership scholarship program is designed to encourage and benefit our members and their children in seeking higher education. Funds are provided as financial support to students who display excellence in academic achievement, leadership, and community service

Scholarships available: $500 - $2,500 each

Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be a high school senior or a registered post-secondary student
- A current employee or child of an employee to an MHLA Allied or Property Member in good standing with the association
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the previous semester, if applicable
- A Hawaii resident and U.S. citizen
Applicants must complete and submit all parts of the application as listed below. Incomplete packets will not be accepted.
1. A completed Maui Hotel & Lodging Association Scholarship Application Form
2. A Personal Statement (400 words or less) that addresses the applicant’s educational and career goals, co-curricular activities, commitment to serve Hawaii and its people, and work experience
3. Letters of Recommendation from the below list. Letters of recommendation from family members will not be accepted.
  1. Instructor (at least 1 letter required from previous school year), if applicable
  2. Employer or Internship Sponsor, required
  3. An individual who made an impact on their life, required. For example: community leader, church leader or volunteer group leader.
4. A Resume summarizing employment, education, extra-curricular activities, community service, accomplishments, and awards.
5. An official academic transcript, if applicable
Scholarship Selection Committee:

The Selection Committee is comprised of industry and community representatives. The identity of the committee members will NOT be made public.

Applicant Interview:

Upon review of all applications, the Selection Committee will decide on the top candidates. Those selected as top candidates may be contacted for an interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee.

Application Deadline:

Completed applications must be received by 4 pm on Friday, April 21, 2023. Physical PDF applications may be submitted by email to info@mauihla.org or mailed to Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, 85 N Church Street Wailuku, HI 96793

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

The Selection Committee reserves the right to award or deny any application and may request modifications or additions to the application at any time.

Any materials submitted will NOT be returned.

Notification and Redeeming your Award:

Recipients will be notified by email of their award in May 2023.

Scholarship funds must be used to pay for tuition, books, and school supplies for the Fall 2023/Spring 2024 college semesters. Scholarship Awards may be redeemed in one of two ways:
- Option 1: Sent directly to your school of choice. Proof of enrollment along with student ID information to be sent to info@mauihla.org.
- Option 2: Reimbursed directly to the student upon receipt of payment confirmation along with proof of enrollment. Receipts to claim your direct to student scholarship reimbursement are due no later than July 1, 2024 and can be sent to info@mauihla.org
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
Read and Understand the instructions.*

Yes, I have

I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No. :*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Optional Informations : Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards.
Gender:

MaleFemale
Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
Ethnic Origin:

HispanicNon-HispanicNot Indicated
Status at the time of application:*

I will graduate in May 2023I have attended college but have less than 32 college credit hoursI have attended college but have at least 32 or more college credit hoursI am a GED graduate with no college credit hours
Major Area of Study:*
Please indicate what is your major of study
What is your Career Objective:

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The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s membership scholarship program is designed to encourage and benefit our members and their children in seeking higher education. Please select from the following options below:
Applicant Member Status:*

I am a current employee of an MHLA Hotel MemberI am a current employee of an MHLA Allied Business MemberI am a child of an MHLA Hotel MemberI am a child of and MHLA Allied Business Member
Name of Hotel or Business:*
Parent/Employee First and Last Name:
II. Education and School Information:
High School Attended:
Name of School
Year of High School Graduation or GED:
College or University
Year Entering/Entered College or University
Student ID Number
Most recent cumulative GPA:
Have you ever received a scholarship from Maui Hotel & Lodging Association?

YesNo
Year and scholarship received from MHLA
III. Personal Statement
Your personal statement should be 300-400 words. You should address in your essay your educational and career goals, co-curricular activities, commitment to serve Hawaii and its people, and work experience.
Personal Statment:

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IV. Letters of Recommendation
Please upload at least two letters of recommendation as stated below:
- Instructor (at least 1 letter required from prior school year), if applicable
- Employer or Internship Sponsor, required
- An individual who made an impact on their life, required. Example: community leader, church leader or volunteer group leader
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V. Resume

Summarizing employment, education, extra-curricular activities, community service, accomplishments, and awards.
Resume:

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VI. Official Academic Transcript

Electronic transcripts may be sent to info@mauihla.org
Transcript:

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VII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information statements made in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
Should be Empty:

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association

I. Personal Data:

II. Education and School Information:

III. Personal Statement

IV. Letters of Recommendation

V. Resume

VI. Official Academic Transcript

VII. Applicant's E-Signature