ASTA Holland American Line Undergraduate Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students enrolled in a two-year or three-year college will be entering the final year and will have completed a minimum of 30 or 60 credit hours respectively at the end of the semester or term. Students enrolled in a four-year college or university will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application and will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of the semester or term. For a complete application students should submit a proof of United States or Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), an official transcript, and essay. Essay topic: What do you anticipate to be the future of the cruise industry? Be sure to discuss specific examples to support your ideas. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the April 1, 2027 deadline.

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