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)
- Aviation Administration (AS)
- Culinary Arts Management (AS)
- Hospitality Administration/Travel & Tourism (AA)
- Hospitality & Tourism Management (AS)
- Culinart Art Management (BS)
- Sports Administration (BA)
- Tourism & Hospitality Management (BS)