• Maui Hotel & Lodging Association

    Member Scholarship Application
  • PRINTABLE APPLICATION - CLICK HERE

    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.
  • I. Personal Data:

    Tell us about yourself
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  • 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.

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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:

  • II. Education and School Information:

  • 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.

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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.
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  • VI. Official Academic Transcript

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

     

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