Date: March 28, 2003 

Scholarships Available for Tourism and Travel Students

Miami Beach, FL – April 15, 2003 is the scholarship application deadline for Miami Beach residents and graduates of Miami Beach High School that are interested in pursuing an education in the food and hospitality industry. 

Eligibility criteria includes a high school diploma or equivalent; City of Miami Beach resident or graduate of Miami Beach Senior High School; United States resident, citizen or visiting student with valid student visa for college admission; enrollment in post-secondary education institution; interest expressed in the food and hospitality industry (as demonstrated by coursework and extracurricular activities); minimum 2.5 (un-weighted) grade point average; scholarship application completed accurately; two letters of recommendation; certified copy of school transcript or credit history form; resume; interview by selection committee, if selected by selection committee. If selected to receive scholarship, the student must complete a six-week paid internship/mentorship with Volume Service America within one year of receipt of scholarship for those receiving scholarship funds from Volume Services America.

Scholarship will be awarded based on merit and available funds. Scholarship disbursement is at the discretion of the scholarship funders. Monies in the amount of $55,000 are available this year from Volume Services America, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and SMG.

Applications are available on the City of Miami Beach website at http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/depts/children/index.asp#SCHOLARSHIPS or at Miami Beach City Hall, Children’s Affairs Division, Neighborhood Services Department, 1700 Convention Center Drive, third floor, Miami Beach. 

The scholarship is made possible by Volume Services America, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, SMG, and the City of Miami Beach. For more information, call Maria Ruiz, director, Office of Children’s and Elderly Affairs, at 305-674-7491.

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