Skal Boston Travel & Tourism Scholarship
Annually, one scholarship of $5000.00, known as the Keith Staples Scholarship, is available through the Boston Skal Club.
The purpose of the Boston Skal Club Keith Staples Scholarship is to encourage professional development within the lodging industry by awarding academic scholarships to travel and tourism/hospitality majors who are enrolled at a two- or four-year higher education accredited institutions in the United States.
Each scholarship will be awarded in the name of the awarded recipient and the financial office of the enrolled institution. Checks will be sent directly to the institution and must be endorsed by both parties.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
- Complete Application submission by deadline, March 27, 2026
- Full-time, matriculated college student with declared major affiliated with the travel and tourism/hospitality industry
- Cumulative credits reflecting Sophomore or Junior class status
- Resident of, or attending school in, New England
- Applicant seeks a career in the travel and tourism/hospitality industry
- Student with travel and tourism/hospitality industry related experience (preferred)
- Letter of Recommendation should reflect the person’s opinion regarding your potential for achieving a successful career in this industry and why. Recommendations should be selected from a faculty member, academic advisor, or work-related supervisor.
- Any Applicant recommended by a Boston SKAL member will be given first consideration. Preferred consideration will also be given to recommendations from any other SKAL member.
- Official College Transcript (within three months) – no copies, no unofficial or any other facsimile will be accepted.
- Updated Résumé and Personal Essay
For a copy of the 2026 application please click the link below.
Deadline is March 27, 2026 and the scholarship is $5000.