Explore a variety of scholarship opportunities provided by the
Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, in collaboration with
the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation.
Tailored to support individuals in the hospitality industry, these scholarships offer financial aid for education and career development. Dive into the available programs and embark on your journey towards a thriving career in the dynamic world of hospitality.
Student Educational Scholarships
Are you currently enrolled, or about to enroll, in the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Oklahoma State University, studying hospitality, hotel management, event planning, and/or tourism management? If so, be sure to apply for the OHLA Scholarship, to be used toward the pursuit of undergraduate or continuing education at a post-secondary accredited institution.
OHLA Scholarships are offered to OSU HTM Students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Applications Open through March 2, 2026!
Applicant Requirements:
Required Documentation:
How Scholarship Applications are Selected:
Student applications will be reviewed by the committee, and qualifying applications will be contacted by phone and email to set up an in-person interview with the scholarship committee. Applications open between December (fall semester) or January (early spring semester) and open for submissions for approximately 4-6 weeks. For more information, contact Kathy Holsonbake at [email protected]
Are you currently enrolled, or about to enroll, in the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Oklahoma State University, studying hospitality, hotel management, event planning, and/or tourism management? If so, be sure to apply for the OHLA Scholarship, to be used toward the pursuit of undergraduate or continuing education at a post-secondary accredited institution.
OHLA Scholarships are offered to OSU HTM Students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Applications Open through March 2, 2026!
Applicant Requirements:
- Applicants must provide proof that they are: Currently enrolled in a post-secondary culinary/hospitality program at OSU HTM
- Must have performed a minimum of 250 hours of related work experience in the hospitality field
- Must obtain and submit two letters of recommendation – one from a faculty member and another from a hospitality industry employer
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Required Documentation:
- 500-word essay. Explain your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one, the type of career in the hospitality industry you plan to pursue, and your future goals.
- Copies of paycheck stubs or letter(s) from employer(s) indicating that the applicant has completed a minimum of 250 hours of hospitality-related work.
- A copy of your current college or high school transcript.
- Two letters of recommendation – one from a faculty member and another from an industry employer (must be signed and on letterhead to be accepted).
How Scholarship Applications are Selected:
Student applications will be reviewed by the committee, and qualifying applications will be contacted by phone and email to set up an in-person interview with the scholarship committee. Applications open between December (fall semester) or January (early spring semester) and open for submissions for approximately 4-6 weeks. For more information, contact Kathy Holsonbake at [email protected]
OKWIL Member "Hotels On The Hill" Travel Scholarship
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OKWIL Member - Hotels On the Hill Travel Scholarship
This scholarship enables one OKWIL member to join the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and a group of their Oklahoma peers as we travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Hotels on the Hill, a Legislative Summit presented by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Our recipient of the scholarship will join the Oklahoma delegation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of importance to the lodging industry during meetings with Oklahoma's elected leadership and in AHLA conference sessions during the Summit. In addition, our group enjoys dining experiences and local sites together. Hotels on the Hill (formerly called AHLA Legislative Action Summit) remains the most effective way to show our strength and to make an impact with key policymakers. In recent years, we have seen direct and impressive results from our visits to Capitol Hill. Big issues like workforce, immigration, technology/tax, and travel/tourism impact the lodging industry, and we need to join together to make our voices heard.
Our issues are too important to leave to others. Supporting these initiatives should be a priority of all lodging professionals, and OKWIL encourages women in Oklahoma's lodging industry to be instrumental advocates! No other conference offers the same level of access, insight, or influence.
Scholarship Funding:
$2,000 OKWIL Scholarship
Important to Note:
Before applying, please confirm your employer is in support of your attendance and will fund any expenses that are over the scholarship amount. All applications must be submitted online.
Recipients will be announced at the OHLA Lodging Summit on January 20, 2026.
Our recipient of the scholarship will join the Oklahoma delegation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of importance to the lodging industry during meetings with Oklahoma's elected leadership and in AHLA conference sessions during the Summit. In addition, our group enjoys dining experiences and local sites together. Hotels on the Hill (formerly called AHLA Legislative Action Summit) remains the most effective way to show our strength and to make an impact with key policymakers. In recent years, we have seen direct and impressive results from our visits to Capitol Hill. Big issues like workforce, immigration, technology/tax, and travel/tourism impact the lodging industry, and we need to join together to make our voices heard.
Our issues are too important to leave to others. Supporting these initiatives should be a priority of all lodging professionals, and OKWIL encourages women in Oklahoma's lodging industry to be instrumental advocates! No other conference offers the same level of access, insight, or influence.
Scholarship Funding:
$2,000 OKWIL Scholarship
- All additional expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. OHLA sponsors one group dinner, which includes both recipients
- The scholarship recipient is responsible for their own travel arrangements and conference registration.
- Payment of the scholarship will be made post-conference after the recipient's attendance obligations have been met.
Important to Note:
Before applying, please confirm your employer is in support of your attendance and will fund any expenses that are over the scholarship amount. All applications must be submitted online.
Recipients will be announced at the OHLA Lodging Summit on January 20, 2026.
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OHLA Member - Hotels On The Hill Travel Scholarship
The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association is pleased to present the OHLA Member "Hotels on the Hill" Legislative Action Summit Scholarship annually. OHLA is pleased to offer a $1,500 travel scholarship to one OHLA member. Applications are officially open, so we encourage you to nominate yourself today!
This scholarship enables one OHLA member to join the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and a group of their Oklahoma peers as we travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Hotels on the Hill, a Legislative Summit presented by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Our recipient of the scholarship will join the Oklahoma delegation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of importance to the lodging industry during meetings with Oklahoma's elected leadership and in AHLA conference sessions during the Summit. In addition, our group enjoys dining experiences and local sites together. Hotels on the Hill (formerly called AHLA Legislative Action Summit) remains the most effective way to show our strength and to make an impact with key policymakers. In recent years, we have seen direct and impressive results from our visits to Capitol Hill. Big issues like workforce, immigration, technology/tax, and travel/tourism impact the lodging industry, and we need to join together to make our voices heard.
Our issues are too important to leave to others. Supporting these initiatives should be a priority of all lodging professionals, and OHLA encourages members of Oklahoma's lodging industry to be instrumental advocates! No other conference offers the same level of access, insight, or influence.
Scholarship Funding:
$2,000 OKWIL Scholarship
Important to Note:
Before applying, please confirm your employer is in support of your attendance and will fund any expenses that are over the scholarship amount. All applications must be submitted online.
Recipients will be announced at the OHLA Lodging Summit on January 20, 2026.
This scholarship enables one OHLA member to join the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and a group of their Oklahoma peers as we travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Hotels on the Hill, a Legislative Summit presented by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Our recipient of the scholarship will join the Oklahoma delegation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of importance to the lodging industry during meetings with Oklahoma's elected leadership and in AHLA conference sessions during the Summit. In addition, our group enjoys dining experiences and local sites together. Hotels on the Hill (formerly called AHLA Legislative Action Summit) remains the most effective way to show our strength and to make an impact with key policymakers. In recent years, we have seen direct and impressive results from our visits to Capitol Hill. Big issues like workforce, immigration, technology/tax, and travel/tourism impact the lodging industry, and we need to join together to make our voices heard.
Our issues are too important to leave to others. Supporting these initiatives should be a priority of all lodging professionals, and OHLA encourages members of Oklahoma's lodging industry to be instrumental advocates! No other conference offers the same level of access, insight, or influence.
Scholarship Funding:
$2,000 OKWIL Scholarship
- All additional expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. OHLA sponsors one group dinner, which includes both recipients
- The scholarship recipient is responsible for their own travel arrangements and conference registration.
- Payment of the scholarship will be made post-conference after the recipient's attendance obligations have been met.
Important to Note:
Before applying, please confirm your employer is in support of your attendance and will fund any expenses that are over the scholarship amount. All applications must be submitted online.
Recipients will be announced at the OHLA Lodging Summit on January 20, 2026.
