Made possible by generous donors, Rosen College of Hospitality Management awards scholarships that celebrate your unique contributions, recognize your achievements, fuel your ambitions, and lighten the financial load. Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, are actively involved in campus and community initiatives, or have a financial need, our scholarships are designed to recognize and reward your efforts, helping you focus on what truly matters – your education and future in hospitality.
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Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Requirements | Programs/Major | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRES000059 UCF Challenge Match – Stephen P. Weisz Endowed Scholarship in Hospitality Management | The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarship awards annually to full-time undergraduate students or undergraduate senior students enrolled part-time at the University of Central Florida. | Hospitality Management | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000004 Harris Rosen Hospitality Management Scholarship | Hospitality Management Juniors or Freshman who declared Hospitality Management major; 2.75 gpa; is renewable a second year; preference to children of parents working in the Hospitality industry; Graduate students with a 3.0 or higher are eligible | Hospitality Management | GPA |
| RCHM000009 Rosen College General Scholarships | Hospitality Management majors with 3.0 gpa or better. Preference to individuals with Conference and Convention industry; must have successfully completed HFT 2750, Meetings, Convention and Exhibition Industry Class and 1 additional course from the Conference and Convention Tract. Individuals who have work experience in the Conference and Convention Industry. Two $5,000 scholarships and one $1,250 one to high school students graduating from Central Florida Magnet schools going to Rosen College. | Rosen College | GPA |
| RCHM000019 W.A. “Pop” Reddick Hospitality Management Scholarship | General Scholarship – Minority students in Greater Orlando – Major Hospitality Management | Hospitality Management | General |
| RCHM000021 Bob Snow Roast & Toast Scholarship Endowed | General scholarship for students in the Hospitality Management program | Hospitality Management | General |
| RCHM000025 The Harris Rosen Endowment Fund for the Hospitality Management Program Scholarship | Hospitality Management Juniors or Freshman who declared Hospitality Management major; 2.75 gpa; is renewable a second year; preference to children of parents working in the Hospitality industry; Graduate students with a 3.0 or higher are eligible. Also for consideration is students from Tangelo Park in good academic standing. Annual scholarship awards of $2,500 each were distributed to scholarship recipients who met specific eligibility criteria. | Hospitality Management | GPA |
| RCHM000035 Langford Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund | Students in good standing; Undergraduate students full-time (12 credit hours) status with a 3.0 gpa; Graduate students full-time (9 credit hours) with a 3.5 gpa. | Rosen College | GPA |
| RCHM000042 Rosen College of Hospitality Management Study Abroad Fund | Study Abroad for students and faculty to include but not limited to hotel, airfare and food expenses. | Rosen College Study Abroad | Financial Need |
| RCHM000051 Toohey Housing Endowed Scholarship | Scholarship – full-time undergraduate students at the University in the Rosen College | Rosen College | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000057 First Watch Restaurants Endowed Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate student within the Restaurant and Food Service program with a 3.0 GPA. Preference to Junior or Senior who have completed an internship in full-service dining | Restaurant & Food Service Management | GPA |
| RCHM000059 Premiere Shows Scholarship | Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Event Management. | Event Management | General |
| RCHM000062 David Benjamin Schaefer Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Academic excellence in Hospitality; campus involvement and volunteer activities and maintaining a 3.0 gpa or a 3.25 gpa minimum from high school as incoming freshman. Preference to Orange and Seminole County students; Preference to need based. | Hospitality Management | GPA – Financial Need |
| RCHM000070 Gary C. Sain Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in Event Management with emphasis on Destination Management as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior with a 3.0 gpa or above. Preference to students studying in areas of tourism, marketing and management. | Event Management, emphasis in Destination Management | GPA – Sophomore, Junior, or Senior |
| RCHM000072 Bloomin’ Brands Endowed Scholarship Fund | Undergraduate students majoring in Foodservice Management as a sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum of 3.0 gpa. | Foodservice Management | GPA |
| RCHM000075 Frank C. Sain Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in Event Management with emphasis on Destination Management as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior with a 3.0 gpa or above. Preference to students studying in areas of tourism, marketing and management. | Event Management, emphasis in Destination Management | GPA |
| RCHM000077 Pinnacle Vodka Endowed Scholarship | Scholarship – Full-time undergraduate Students enrolled in the Beverage Management program. | Beverage Management | General |
| RCHM000079 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Endowed Scholarship Fund | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in the field of Food Service Management or Hospitality Management as a junior or senior with a 3.0 gpa minimum. | Foodservice Management / Hospitality Management | GPA |
| RCHM000081 Sysco Central Florida Endowed Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate student majoring in the field of Food Service Management as a junior or senior with a 3.0 gpa minimum. | Food Service Management | GPA |
| RCHM000082 MPI Foundation Scholarship | Scholarship – Florida state resident. Undergraduate Hospitality Management, Events Management, or Restaurant and Food Service Management | Hospitality Management, Events Management or Restaurant and Food Service Management | GPA |
| RCHM000086 Hilton Grand Vacations Endowed Scholarship Fund | Full-time undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 gpa and financial need; must maintain a 3.0 each semester of the scholarship duration. Preference will be given to underrepresented students in the College from diverse backgrounds, including groups underrepresented in the hospitality industry, including African-American/Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, International, and female students | Rosen College | GPA – Financial need |
| RCHM000091 Etta Jean and Frank Juge Graduate Fellowship Endowment | Fellowship will be selected based on the following established criteria: – Applicant must be enrolled at the University as a full-time doctoral student in the College. – This Fellowship is merit-based and consideration will be given based upon the applicant(s)’ scholarly performance in both the classroom and research. | Rosen College Doctoral program | Graduate doctoral student |
| RCHM000093 Jeff Palla Endowed Scholarship | Preference will be given to students who are: – children of teachers of any level within the educational system, from kindergarten to higher education – students who are single mothers – students who are from Texas. The scholarship will be awarded up to 2 semesters | Hospitality Management / Hotel Management | full-time undergraduate or graduate student |
| RCHM000095 Gregory Elias Undergraduate Degree in Entertainment Management Fund | Must be a full-time undergraduate student and an admitted incoming freshman. Must declare a major in Entertainment Management. | Entertainment Management | GPA |
| RCHM000097 The Employee Services Management Association of Central Florida Endowed Scholarship | Full time or part time undergraduate student in Rosen College. Sophomore with GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students who are in financial need, based upon the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. | Rosen College | GPA |
| RCHM000100 Harris Rosen Grenada Scholarship | Scholarship awards to full-time undergraduate student in the College as an admitted incoming freshman, declared major in Hospitality Management, Events Management or Restaurant and Food Management as their major field of study. The student must remain in a College degree program all four years and not transfer to another University major. | International / Hospitality Management, Events Management or Restaurant and Food Service Management | Undergraduate – Freshman or transfer student |
| RCHM000101 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Foundation (IAAPA) | Scholarship awards to student with a 3.0 or higher gpa | Hospitality Management / Theme Parks and Attraction Management | GPA |
| RCHM000103 Dr. Frank Juge Study Abroad Endowed Fund | Study Abroad Scholarships for Students in Good academic standing, considered based upon FAFSA | Rosen College | Student travel expenses for abroad experience |
| RCHM000108 Dr. Deborah Breiter Terry Endowed Scholarship Fund | Scholarship awards to undergraduate students majoring in Event Management. Preference will be given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. | Event Management | Undergraduate – Freshman or transfer student from Grenada / GPA |
| RCHM000110 LMG Entertainment Technology Endowed Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – Undergraduate Entertainment Management. Preference will be given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. | Entertainment Management | GPA |
| RCHM000111 Rosen College Entertainment Management Study Abroad Scholarship | Scholarship support for students participating in Entertainment Management study abroad. | Abroad/Entertainment Management | Student travel expenses for abroad experience |
| RCHM000112 Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund | Scholarship awards to undergraduate students majoring in Event Management | Event Management | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000115 Toni A. Wisne Foundation Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – first time in college students, study abroad students or students who demonstrate financial need based upon guidelines set forth in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid | Rosen College | FTIC or Study Abroad – General |
| RCHM000116 Tuscan Gardens Senior Living Management Scholarship | Scholarship awarded to student studying Senior Living Management | Senior Living Management | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000118 JOR Hospitality Solutions Fund | Scholarship – Undergraduate Hospitality Management, Lodging track or Entertainment Management student. Preference will be given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters | Hospitality Management, Lodging, or Entertainment Management | GPA – Undergraduate |
| RCHM000119 USTA Professional Tennis Management Scholarship | Scholarship to students studying in the Professional Tennis Management program | Professional Tennis Management program | General |
| RCHM000121 Bruce Ream Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Scholarship – Undergraduate students | Rosen College | Undergraduate – financial need |
| RCHM000123 Lilly and John Donohue Senior Living Management Scholarship Fund | Annual Operating Scholarship – Freshman students at the University in RCHM. Senior Living Management | Senior Living Management | Incoming freshman |
| RCHM000125 Charlie Lousignont Endowed Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – undergraduate students at the University. Must be Enrolled in the college, must demonstrate financial need (FAFSA). Preference may be given to applicant(s) with previous or current employment in the food service industry. | Rosen College | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000127 Monica and John T. Rivers Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – Full time students at the University enrolled in the Rosen College and in good academic standing | Rosen College | General |
| RCHM000128 Marriott International Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – First time in college student | Rosen College | |
| RCHM000130 Robert D. Merendino Memorial Wine Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – Degree/certificate Fine Wine, Beverage Management – Undergraduate/Graduate. Applicants must provide a description as to why they wish to complete the University’s Beverage Management Certificate Program and are deserving of the scholarship. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed one of the wine courses offered through the Beverage Management Certificate Program | Fine Wine / Beverage Management Certificate Program | GPA |
| RCHM000132 Beyer Brown & Associates Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – Hospitality Management and in good academic standing – Undergraduate/Graduate | Hospitality Management | Full time students |
| RCHM000133 Stephen P. Weisz Endowed Scholarship in Hospitality Management | Scholarship awards annually to full-time Undergraduate students or undergraduate senior students enrolled part-time at the University of Central Florida. | Rosen College | Undergraduate full-time students or undergraduate part-time senior students |
| RCHM000134 ICON Park Hospitality Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Rosen College | Rosen College | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000136 Dr. Jefferey T Weinland Memorial Scholarship Fund | Hospitality Management students | Hospitality Management | General |
| RCHM000137 Orlando Informer Endowed Scholarship | Scholarship – Hospitality, Theme Park, Entertainment, Lodging & Restaurant, Event, Entertainment management | Hospitality, Theme Park, Entertainment, Lodging & Restaurant, Event, or Entertainment management | General |
| RCHM000138 Celebration Exotic Car Festival Scholarship | Scholarship – students must be enrolled in the College, grade point average of 3.0 or higher, preference to commitment to volunteerism | Rosen College | GPA |
| RCHM000139 Dr. Mathilda van Niekerk Endowed Scholarship Fund | Scholarship – scholarship awards to undergraduate students must be enrolled at the Rosen College, good academic standing, and financial need (FAFSA) | Rosen College | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000140 The Stephen P. Holmes Scholarship | Students must be full-time Florida resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a declared major in the Rosen College. Must have a gpa of 3.0 or higher submit a 500 word essay and must be a Florida resident. Preference to Financial Need | Rosen College | GPA/Residency |
| RCHM000141 Dr. Jeffrey T. Weinland Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Scholarship – Recipients must be a UCF Rosen College student | Rosen College | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000142 Ron Logan Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Provide scholarship awards to undergraduate full-time students at the University of Central Florida, in honor of Ron Logan. Recipients will be selected based on the following established criteria: Applicant(s) must be enrolled in the Rosen College. | Entertainment Management | Undergraduate |
| RCHM000144 Buckalew Family Endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurship in Hospitality | Provide scholarship awards to full-time undergraduate students at the University of Central Florida. Recipients will be selected based on the following established criteria: Applicants must be enrolled in the Rosen College, grade point average of 2.0 or higher; Preference will be given to students who self-identify as having a history and/or interest in entrepreneurship. | Rosen College/Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate/GPA |
| RCHM000145 Duncan Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund | Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Central Florida as a full-time undergraduate student in the Rosen College. The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or above. The criteria for awarding the Scholarship will be consistent with the guidelines established by the University Office of Student Financial Assistance. | Rosen College | Undergraduate/GPA |
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