The Mount is proud to have a generous scholarship program that not only recognizes outstanding academic performance, but helps alleviate the cost of going to university.

Many Undergraduate Bursaries, Scholarships, Prizes and Awards at the Mount have been made possible through the generosity of benefactors who wish to assist the University in achieving its aim of providing quality higher education for Mount students. All students are encouraged to apply for these opportunities.

Below includes a list of scholarships, awards and bursaries specific to Tourism students both within and external to the Mount.

2024-2025 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Tu Linh Nguyen, professional headshot photo, Tu is the recipient of the Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Tu has on a white shirt, she has glasses and shoulder length dark hair, She appears to be of Asian decent. Tu Linh Nguyen – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2024

Tu Linh Nguyen is a 2024 alumni from Mount Saint Vincent University, holding a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Throughout her academic journey, she learnt to have a strong commitment to excellent performances both in theoretical knowledge and practical applications of the tourism and hospitality industry. Additionally, she has also learnt to be detailed-oriented and consistently delivered high-quality results of her work, whether it is solving difficult projects at university or addressing customer needs at work.

Having navigated the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and online learning, Tu Linh developed a remarkable resilience and adaptability, which then strengthened her passion for contributing more to the industry no matter the circumstances or difficulties that may come.

With a solid foundation in tourism management and a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, Tu Linh is ready to take on new opportunities in the industry and contribute to the success of any team she joins.

Association of Destination Management Executives International Scholarship

The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) awards two scholarships annually.  The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are preparing for a career in Destination Management.  Up to two (2) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2500 USD each.

What is a DMC?
A Destination Management Company (DMC) is a professional services company located in its destination and specializes in local expertise and resources. The DMC is a strategic partner to provide creative local experiences in event management, tours/activities, transportation, entertainment, and program logistics.   (If you would like an educational PPTX with instructor notes to share with your students, I am happy to provide it upon request.)

Scholarship Application

Deadline: November 1 2024.

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The Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals (CAFP) Award of Excellence

This $1,000 award was established by The Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals (CAFP) to support undergraduate students enrolled in the programs of Applied Human Nutrition or Business and Tourism Hospitality Management. The CAFP values personal growth, industry commitment and community contribution. Recipients shall be selected by the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies. To apply, applicants must be enrolled in the undergraduate program of either Applied Human Nutrition or Business & Tourism Hospitality Management at MSVU, have completed 2.5 units of credit, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B). Applicants must also include a letter (maximum 300 words) that details their career motivations and objectives and/ or contributions to their community.

The deadline for applications is March 15.

Please submit your application to Dr. Susan Trenholm at Dean.Office@msvu.ca.

DiRoNA scholarship - Choose Restaurants

DiRoNA scholarship – Choose Restaurants

Restaurant, Foodservice or Hospitality-Related Majors

A limited number of scholarships are available for Canadian citizens attending school in Canada.  For more information, please refer to the DiRoNA scholarship here.

Undergraduate Scholarship Timeline
January 15: Scholarship Application Opens
March 15: Application Closes
April – May: Scholarship Application Review
June: Scholarship Award Notifications
July – August: Scholarship Claiming and Payments
August 15: Deadline to Claim Scholarship

Hellamaid Scholarship

Hellamaid Supporting Students for a Brighter Tomorrow

We are excited to announce the Hellamaid Scholarship, a $500 award given every semester designed to support Canadian students in their academic pursuits. At Hellamaid, we believe that a clean and organized environment plays a crucial role in fostering productivity, mental clarity, and overall well-being—key components to academic success. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at any accredited Canadian college or university.

Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received by Nov 29th, 2024, by 5pm. The winner will be announced on December 15, 2024 on our website.

International Student of the Year

International Student Award
Awarded to a Business Administration or Tourism and Hospitality Management student at the Mount who exhibits outstanding merit in both academic achievement and professional development. This student has had a visible impact on improving the quality of the international student experience at Mount Saint Vincent University. Students are nominated by faculty members who have noticed their achievements and potential for future success.

NS Diversity Bursary

Apply for a Diversity Bursary

If you’re in a communications-related program at a university or college and are a member of an underrepresented group, you can apply for a $1,500 bursary from Communications Nova Scotia. You can apply until March 2024.

More information

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, through the generosity of its donors, provides merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing degrees related to the restaurant industry.  Scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $10,000.

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Application

Deadline: March 11, 2024 at 11:59 PT

Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH)

Did you know… NEWH has awarded over $6,000,000.00+ in scholarships to over 2,350 students to date!

About NEWH Scholarships – An objective of the NEWH By-laws is to promote scholarship, education and interest within the Hospitality Industry. NEWH, Inc. and its chapters fundraise to provide scholarships to students pursuing a career within Hospitality related fields (Interior Design, Hospitality Management, Culinary, Architecture, Senior Living, etc.). Visit their website

NEWH BrandED $7,500 scholarship: Open to hospitality management students. Scholarships are awarded at the following events: The Lodging Conference held annually in September in Phoenix, Arizona and Boutique Design Power Players Breakfast, held annually in November (during BDNY). Scholarship recipient must be able to attend the awards event with paid airfare/lodging provided.

NEWH Women Leaders $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by Boutique Design Group: Open to female hospitality management students. Awarded at Boutique Design Power Players: Women Leaders in Hospitality Breakfast and Panel session in New York City, held annually in November (during BDNY). Scholarship recipient must be able to attend the awards event with paid airfare/lodging provided.

NEWH ALIS DESIGN+ $5,000 Scholarship, sponsored by ALIS DESIGN+: Open to hospitality management students. Awarded at ALIS DESIGN+ in Los Angeles, CA, held annually in January. Scholarship recipient must be able to attend the awards event with paid airfare/lodging provided.

NEWH Toronto Chapter is awarding up to $4,000 in scholarships to students pursuing a major and career objective within the Hospitality Industry (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, architecture, etc.). Scholarship submission deadline date: April 19, 2024.

Details

Scholarship criteria:

  • Actively enrolled student: 2-year program freshman and above, 4-year sophomore/second year and above, or graduate level attending college in: Canada
  • 3.0 GPA (cumulative) overall “B” average or grade percentage of 83% – 86% equivalent
  • Financial need through college for past/current/upcoming tuition or program approved books/supplies
  • Major and career objective within a hospitality related field (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, etc.)

Did you know?
• NEWH membership is not required but is FREE to students + full-time educators
• Students can submit a PDF application by mail or email or apply online www.newh.org (Scholarship/Chapter Scholarship Applications/Toronto)

Diversity in Hospitality Scholarship

The Diversity in Hospitality scholarship, a partnership between HDAC and NEWH, and underwritten by Emerald, works to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in and access to the hospitality industry by supporting students who identify with under-represented and minority groups interested in careers in the industry. Applicant must have submitted all required application materials to be eligible.

Deadline was February 16, 2024 – stay tuned for 2025 information.

All Available Scholarships

The North Brewing Co. Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

At North, we recognize the need for better representation within the craft beer and hospitality communities.  We recognize that there are deep seeded systems and practices within our industry that result in the lack of opportunity for so many people, and this needs to change.

This scholarship will be awarded once a year to a student entering any of the following programs: hospitality, sciences, engineering, art+design, culinary, business, fabrication/trades, and any other field that is (or could be!) related to the brewing industry. The scholarship will comprise two parts: $1500 awarded to the successful candidate for each year of school attended in the program they are entering upon receipt of the scholarship (up to 4 years of schooling), plus guaranteed summer employment either in the taproom, retail, kitchen or production, for the duration of their education (a commitment to summer employment is not required but offered if it is a benefit to the recipient).
Our goal is to provide opportunity and funding for education to individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, so that we can move towards an industry that is more welcoming, and equitable, and better represents the communities where we live, work, and serve.

Individuals interested in this scholarship can find all of the necessary application criteria through our website. Applications are open now, and will remain open until July 31st, 2024. We will be awarding the second scholarship in late August 2024 for the Fall 2024 term. Please note, we will announce yearly when we are open for applications.

2024 application details

Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC)

New!

Tourism Scholarships – Post Secondary

The Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council is pleased to expand our current Tourism Scholarship to include a $1,000 award specific to students who have completed at least one year of post secondary education in a tourism/culinary program and who will be returning to their studies for another year. Students are eligible to apply during the 2nd or 3rd year of the program.

Please note the criteria and process:

  1. Applicants must be currently attending a tourism/culinary program in Nova Scotia
  2. The application must include a current resume and a cover letter that provides the scholarship committee with an overview of the applicant’s attributes; include career interests and financial need
  3. A letter of support from at least one instructor and/or employer

The deadline for applications has passed

Applications will be reviewed by the NSTHRC Scholarship Committee and recipient will be notified.

The Council is a proud supporter of secondary and post secondary tourism programs advancing Nova Scotia as a Centre of Excellence in education.

For further information contact: Lynn McDonagh Hughes email: lynn@tourism.ca

Email applications to: Scholarship Committee Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council – lynn@tourism.ca

The Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council  (NSTHRC) is proud to support initiatives that encourage individuals to pursue and enhance their professional careers within the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry. The NSTHRC offers three Tourism Scholarships for graduating high school students pursuing post secondary education in tourism. The Council also offers a scholarship for Tourism Professionals working in the Industry who are interested in pursuing a professional development opportunity to enhance their career.

Apply today!

Scholarship opportunities available through the NSTHRC are included below.

Walter H. Johnson Jr. Tourism Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually. There are two award categories: GOLD – $1,250.00 and SILVER – $750.00. Both awards are renewable for one additional year, for $750.00 and $250.00 respectively. Applicants must apply for the renewal. Preference will be given to Tourism 11 or Tourism 12 graduates.

Hotel Association of Nova Scotia Culinary Scholarship 
With the tremendous growth in the Tourism Sector, cooking professionals are in great demand. To assist in the growth of culinary talent in Nova Scotia, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council are offering a Scholarship for high school graduates interested in pursuing post secondary education within the culinary trade. This Scholarship is presented annually in the amount of $1000 and is renewable for one additional year in the amount of $500. Applicants must apply for the renewal. Preference will be given to Tourism 11 or Tourism 12 graduates.

Judith B. Cabrita Tourism Professional Scholarships
To support the investment in human resource development in the Tourism Industry, NSTHRC is proud to award two scholarships for Tourism professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in their designated field.

Pacrim Hospitality Services

Pacrim Hospitality Services has been providing financial support to the Mount’s Tourism program since 2002 when the Pacrim Invitational Golf Tournament was established. In 2015, a new initiative, the TEAM (provide the title – Tourism Education Alliance … was established). (Funds raised – include the link below) from these events provide direct support to students through scholarships, awards, and a program enhancement fund that supports scholarly activities and funding for program needs. Specific funds, scholarships, and awards made available to the program include:

http://www.pacrimhospitality.com/community/supporting-education.html

The Pacrim Enhancement Fund
The Pacrim Enhancement Fund provides the department with monies used to enhance scholarly activities and provide funding for program needs.

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships
Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. to recognize Mount Saint Vincent University’s commitment to academic excellence and the tourism profession. Awarded annually to full-time students entering the bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management program: one scholarship awarded to a student entering directly from high school and one scholarship to a student from the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), entering directly upon the completion of the NSCC’s Tourism and Hospitality Management diploma.

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award For Excellence In Tourism and Hospitality Management
Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. This award recognizes academic excellence and is presented to a student graduating from the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree program with the highest aggregate in each of the Spring and Fall Convocations.

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award
Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. This award recognizes a senior student who has completed a minimum of 15 units and who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in her/his life as a Mount student and the potential to contribute to the profession in the future. Students must submit a resume and covering letter outlining their demonstrated leadership abilities within the University community (in sports, student government, student societies) or in volunteer activities outside of the university. Please submit your application to Colleen Blacker at colleen.blacker@msvu.ca.
Application Deadline: March 15

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award For The Tourism And Hospitality Management Degree
Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. This award provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree who took up residence outside of Halifax Regional Municipality to complete their co-operative education work term. Students must complete the travel Award application (provided through the Co-op Office) and submit an essay on the benefits of going away for their co-operative work term and outline what they have learned and gained from this experience.
Application Deadline: November 1

7shifts Culinary Scholarship

The 7shifts Culinary Scholarship program empowers the next generation of restaurant workers to get the education they need to propel the industry forward. The culinary scholarship provides a bursary for post-secondary tuition to students seeking an education in culinary-related programs in North America.

Will you help shape the future of the restaurant industry?

Annual scholarships available to hospitality management students!

The scholarship details and requirements are as follows:

  • $1,000 scholarship for a hospitality management student
  • $1,000 scholarship for culinary student
  • Must be a full-time student of Mount Saint Vincent University (any year)
  • Must submit their resume, degree details (diploma, certificate, etc) , and a 1-3 minute video discussing their interest in the restaurant and hospitality industry

The deadline for admission is August 15 2023.

More details and information can be found at 7shifts.com/education.
Application

SKAL

SKAL Award. This award is given to a student who exhibits the SKAL embodiment of networking and friendship in tourism. This is awarded annually in March at the SKAL event which takes place on campus.

Feiyan Zhou receiving the SKAL award

With a vision to be a trusted voice in travel and tourism, Skål is a professional organization of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. It is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry. Its members, the industry’s managers, and executives meet at local, national, regional and international levels to discuss and pursue topics of common interest. Through leadership, professionalism and friendship, members of Skål work together to maximize networking opportunities and support a responsible tourism industry.

2023-2024 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Peter Hradisky – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2024

Shelley Goerz – Pacrim Leadership Award – Winter 2024

Hoi Kei (Katie) Chan – Department of Business and Tourism International Student of the Year Award – Winter 2024

Faviola Castro Donate – Department of Business and Tourism International Student of the Year Award – Winter 2024

Faviola Castro Donate – George Gray Memorial Bursary – Winter 2024

Peter Hradisky – Pacrim Leadership Award – Fall 2023

Xiaoyu Gao – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2023

Erke Ma – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2023

Heaven Pal – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2023

Thuy Bao Tran Pham – Tourism & Hospitality Management Co-op Student of the Year – 2023/2024

2022-2023 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Yamuna Tamang – NRAEF Scholarship – Winter 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship (CANADA) from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – Winter 2023

Hannah Salomon – NSTHRC Scholarship – 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – NSTHRC Scholarship – 2023

Peter Hradisky – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Leadership Award – Winter 2023

Michelle Nguyen – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – SKAL Award – Winter 2023

Peter Hradisky – Business & Tourism Leadership Award – 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – Business & Tourism International Student of the Year Award – 2023

Jennifer Kurmey – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2022

Julia Strickey – Business Administration Co-op Student of the Year – 2022

Fei Xie – Tourism & Hospitality Management Co-op Student of the Year – 2022

2021-2022 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Feiyan Zhou – DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship (CANADA) from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – Winter 2022

Dulanjali Withana – DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship (CANADA) from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – Winter 2022

Ella Burns – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2022

Jennifer Kurmey – Business and Tourism Leadership Award – Winter 2022

Ji In Yoo – Business and Tourism International Student of the Year Award – Winter 2022

Ella Burns – Co-op Student of the Year – Winter 2022

Feiyan Zhou – SKAL Award – Winter 2022

Jennifer Kurmey – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2022

Sophie Cadena-Ellis – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2021

Ella Burns – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2021

Gurpreet Singh – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2021

Ji In Yoo – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2021

All Scholarship winners in one photo

2020-2021 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Leah Forrest – SKAL Award – Winter 2021
Iknoor Singh – Business and Tourism International Student of Year Award – Winter 2021
Beth Connell – Business Leadership Award – Winter 2021
Beth Connell – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2021
Shannon Paquette – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award For Excellence In Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2021
Ji In Yoo – Tekarra Lodge Tourism and Hospitality Management Award – Fall 2020
Garima – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award For The Tourism And Hospitality Management Degree – Fall 2020
Anna Andersson-Hudson – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – Fall 2020
Garima – NEWH Women Leaders Scholarship, sponsored by Boutique Design Group – Fall 2020 – Watch the award event. 
Rebecca De Leebeeck – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – Fall 2020
Taoyu Lu – Pacrim Hospitality Service Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2020

All 2020-2021 Tourism and Hospitality Management Award Winners

2019-2020 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Mengyi Wu – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2020
Beth Connell – SKAL Award – Winter 2020
Emma Goldie – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2020
Madison Perry – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – 2019 2020
Bronwyn Wiesner – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – 2019 2020
Diana Corina Lucaci – CHF AccorHotels Hospitality Management Scholarship – Fall 2019
Fortunate Ekwueme – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2019
Xixi Zou – Pacrim Highest Aggregrate – Fall 2019
Emma Goldie – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2019
Beth Connell – Tekarra Lodge Tourism and Hospitality Management Award – Summer 2020

2018-2019 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Emma Goldie – Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Councils’s Post Secondary Scholarship – Winter 2019
Andy Desilets – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2019
Rex Charlton – Pacrim Leadership Award – Winter 2019
Yigeng Cheega Qi – SKAL award – Winter 2019 Photos
Shannon Paquette – Canadian Hospitality Foundation Jack Hurlbut, Hospitality Management – Fall 2018
Dinae Rolle – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2018
Jingying Ma – Tekarra Lodge Tourism and Hospitality Management Award – Summer 2018

2017-2018 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Andy Desilets – Canadian Hospitality Foundation Jack Hurlbut, Hospitality Management – Fall 2017
Emma Goldie – Canadian Hospitality Foundation Trimen Food Service Equipment/Gordon Food Service, Hospitality Management – Fall 2017
Lauren Snider – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2017
Shannon Frederick – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2017
Amy Myatt – Big Picture Conferences Inc. Scholarship in Hospitality and Tourism Management – Winter 2018
Lauren Snider – Big Picture Conferences Inc. Scholarship in Hospitality and Tourism Management – Winter 2018
Lindsey MacDonald – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2018
Ariana Strachan – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2018
Andy Desilets – SKAL Award – Winter 2018
Ariana Strachan – International Student Award – Winter 2018

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