Hospitality students in line for scholarships

Scholarships of up to US$20,000 are being made available to Caribbean nationals wishing to study tourism or hospitality.

The region’s tourism development agency, through its scholarship programme, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Foundation, is awarding the scholarships to individuals wanting to study tourism or hospitality at the Master’s (post graduate) level. {{more}}In addition, the CTO Foundation is offering study grants of up to US$2,500 to individuals pursing tourism/hospitality studies at the certificate, diploma, associate degree or first degree level, and to industry personnel who want to gain proficiency in a second language to assist them in their job. Studies can be pursued both within and outside the region.

The Foundation is already accepting applications for the scholarships and study grants and interested persons have until April 15, 2006, to apply.