NEWH scholarships are designed to remove financial barriers for students pursuing careers across hospitality and adjacent industries.
To date, NEWH has awarded more than $10 million in scholarships to over 3,200 students worldwide. These scholarships support tuition, program costs, and approved academic expenses for students at accredited institutions, from early education through graduate study.
Scholarships are offered at the Chapter and Global, with opportunities opening throughout the year. Some are region-specific. Others are open internationally.
If you are unsure where to start, explore the scholarships below or review the application resources.
NEWH Chapter Scholarships are awarded annually to students attending eligible schools within a chapter’s geographic area.
Each chapter determines its available funding, application timelines, and award amounts. These scholarships are typically administered through the student’s school and applied to tuition, books, or approved academic costs.
Some chapters also offer vendor-funded or named scholarships as part of their chapter scholarship program.
If a scholarship is not currently listed for your chapter, it may not yet be open. Availability changes throughout the year.
NEWH Global Scholarships are administered at the international level and may be open across regions, subject to eligibility. These scholarships often align with specific areas of study, leadership development, or industry impact and may be presented in connection with major global events.
Partner and Vendor-Funded Scholarships
Partner and vendor-funded scholarships are supported by industry organizations committed to investing in the next generation of hospitality professionals. These scholarships may focus on specific disciplines, institutions, or career pathways.
Memorial and Named Scholarships
Memorial and named scholarships honor individuals who made a lasting contribution to NEWH and the hospitality industry. These scholarships are awarded in recognition of legacy, leadership, and long-term impact.
Global Scholarships are administered by NEWH, Inc. and presented at major national or international industry events.
Chapter-level scholarships are administered by local NEWH Chapters and presented at chapter events.
Memorial and named scholarships may be established to honor individuals who have made meaningful contributions to NEWH and the hospitality industry.
These scholarships may be funded at either the Chapter or NEWH, Inc. level and can continue through dedicated fundraising efforts after the original endowment has been exhausted.
Memorial and Named Scholarships honor NEWH members whose leadership, service, and dedication have left a lasting legacy within the organization and the hospitality industry. These scholarships may be established through dedicated donations and sustained through ongoing fundraising efforts. Offered at both the Chapter and Global levels, they provide meaningful support to students while celebrating the individuals whose contributions continue to inspire future generations of hospitality professionals.
NEWH, Inc. welcomes support from all sectors of the hospitality industry through donations to the Scholarship Fund and the establishment of endowed scholarships.
With more than forty years of scholarship administration experience, NEWH provides a trusted framework for awarding scholarship funds, promoting recipients, coordinating award presentations, and ensuring donor contributions have a meaningful and lasting impact on future hospitality professionals.