How to Apply

Download a scholarship application.

Thank you for your interest in the Black Hospitality Initiative's Scholarship Program. Please select a school and major from the drop-down box on the form.

Before You Begin:

To complete this application you will need to have the following required documents ready to download:

• Current Resume
• College Admission Acceptance
• Official College Transcript
• Two Character Reference Letters
• 200 Word Essay Outlining Your Academic and Career Goals

Criteria for Eligibility

• Be of African-American or Black of African descent
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in the Hospitality/Visitor Industry
• Be a Miami-Dade County Resident for at least the past 2-years
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident

Have the minimum GPA requirement:

University/College                                 Minimum GPA Requirement
Miami Dade College                               2.5
Florida International University              3.0
Florida Memorial University                   2.5

• Be Committed to work in the Greater Miami-Dade Visitor Industry for at least 2-years following graduation
• Be Admitted to one of the following Colleges/Universities

Florida International University (FIU)

• Beverage Management (BS)
• Culinary Management (BS)
• Event Management (AS)
• Global Sustainable Tourism (BA)
• Hotel/Lodging Management (BS)
• Restaurant/Foodservice Management (BS)
• Spirit Management (BS)
• Travel & Tourism Management (BS)

Florida Memorial University (FMU)

• Aviation Management (BS)

Miami Dade College (MDC)

• Aviation Administration (AS)
• Culinary Arts Management (AS)
• Hospitality Administration/Travel & Tourism (AA)
• Hospitality & Tourism Management (AS)

St. Thomas University (STU)

• Culinart Art Management (BS)
• Sports Administration (BA)
• Tourism & Hospitality Management (BS)