Scholarships and Awards
Here is a current list of Scholarships funded by Cornell Hotel Society Chapters and Regions.
Unless otherwise indicated, all scholarships are administered by the University.
Cornell Hotel Society Scholarship
Established June 7, 1996 by the Cornell Hotel Society.
Five scholarships paying out a total of $94,000-$95,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $3,000,000.
Global
The Giuseppe Pezzotti Scholarship in Food and Beverage Management
Established January 30, 2003 by CHS Global
One scholarship paying $17,000-18,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $560,000. This scholarship for a student studying Food & Beverage Management at the School of Hotel Administration.
Global
The Philippus Miller III / CHS Hotelie For Life Prize Endowment
In 2017, the Cornell Hotel Society and the Cornell Hotel Society Foundation jointly assumed the sponsorship of the former Joseph Drown Special Prize previously supported by The Joseph Drown Foundation that was established in 1953. On November 8, 2019, this prize was renamed in memory of Hotelie alum, Phil Miller.
In its current form, this special prize is awarded to graduating seniors in the School of Hotel Administration. One senior recipient will be selected to receive a $10,000 cash prize and will address that year’s graduating class at the Hotel School Commencement ceremony in May. Semi-finalists will also receive a monetary award. All finalists are also awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Cornell Hotel Society and are asked to serve as ambassadors for CHS as they pursue their respective careers. Learn more about this prize.
Global
The Philippus Miller III Legacy Endowment
Established November 8, 2019 by the CHS Global
This endowment is designed to recognize and celebrate Phil’s legacy as a builder of networks and relationships. The purpose is to provide one or more Hotel School students, typically in their junior year, an opportunity to attend one of the several major CHS events held around the world. The grant is intended to offset the costs of travel, lodging and event registration so that recipients can fully engage with alumni and other attendees. Learn more about this prize.
The Americas
The Americas – Central
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society Chicago Chapter Scholarship
Established November 1, 1994 by the CHS Chicago Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $3500 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $115,000.
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society Rocky Mountain Chapter Scholarship
Established April 18, 1997 by the CHS Rocky Mountain Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $4300 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $130,000. First preference is given to students from Colorado.
The Americas – Latin America
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society Central America Chapter Scholarship
Established July, 24, 2009 by the CHS Central America Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $1300 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $40,000. Income from this fund provides undergraduate scholarship support for students from Central America enrolled in the School of Hotel Administration.
The Americas – Mid-Atlantic
Regional
Cornell Hotel Society Mid-Atlantic Region Scholarship
Established October 11, 2004 by the CHS Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $2400 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $75,000. First preference is given to students from the Mid-Atlantic region.
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society Washington DC/Baltimore Chapter Scholarship
Established June 1, 2008 by the CHS Washington DC/Baltimore Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $5500 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $170,000.
The Americas – North-East
Chapter
Brian Cooper Cornell Hotel Society Toronto Memorial Scholarship
Established September 11, 1992 by the CHS Toronto Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $1200 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $38,000. Income from this fund provides undergraduate scholarship support for Canadian students enrolled in the School of Hotel Administration.
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society New England Scholarship in honor of Thomas and Patricia Pedulla Family
Established April 5, 2001 by the CHS New England Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $4500 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $143,000. First preference is given to students from the New England area.
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society New York Chapter Scholarship
Established November 15, 1994 by the Cornell Hotel Society New York Chapter. In 2014, the Cornell Hotel Society New York Chapter Scholarships, as well as the Cornell Hotel Society New York City Chapter Scholarship (established in 1999), were combined into one Cornell Hotel Society New York Chapter Scholarship.
One scholarship paying approximately $11,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $364,000. First preference is given to students from the New York City area.
The Americas – Pacific Northwest
Chapter
Gail Minsky Memorial Northern California Chapter Scholarship
Established November 19, 1994 by the Cornell Hotel Society Northern California Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $3700 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $114,000. First preference is given to students from the Northern California area.
The Americas – Southeast
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society Southern Florida Scholarship
Established May 14, 2000 by the CHS Central Florida Chapter. In 2015, the Cornell Hotel Society Southern Florida Scholarship (established in 2009) was deactivated and the funds were moved into the Cornell Hotel Society Florida Scholarship.
One scholarship paying approximately $5300 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $164,000. Income from this fund will provide scholarship support for undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Hotel Administration who are from the State of Florida.
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society Georgia Chapter Scholarship
Established January 1, 1992 by the CHS Georgia Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $7000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $220,000.
The Americas – Southwest
Regional
Cornell Hotel Society Southwest Regional Scholarship
Established by the Southwest Regional Chapters.
One scholarship paying approximately $3000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $95,000.
Chapter
Cornell Hotel Society Arizona Chapter Scholarship
Established December 2, 2004 by the CHS Arizona Chapter.
One scholarship paying approximately $3700 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $115,000. First preference is given to students who are wishing to further their careers in the spa industry.
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
Regional
Cornell Hotel Society Asia Pacific Regional Scholarship
Established February 6, 2004 by the CHS Asia Pacific Region.
One scholarship paying $27,000-30,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $850,000. First preference will be given to students from the Asia Pacific region.
Regional
Cornell Hotel Society Hong Kong and Macau Scholarship
Established May 14, 2012 by Stanley Tao-Hung Sun ’00.
One scholarship paying approximately $6500 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $205,000. First preference will be given to students from Hong Kong or Macau. Second preference will be given to students from the greater China region.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
Regional
Cornell Hotel Society European Region Scholarship
Established February 21, 1985 by the CHS European Region.
One scholarship paying over $12,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $400,000. First preference is given to European students.
Regional
Deiv Salutskij EMEA PDP Scholarship Fund
Regional scholarship fund for the Professional Development Program (PDP) course work on the Cornell campus. The US$7000 contribution covers course fees for two PDP courses over one week in June and a small stipend to help cover hotel, meals or transportation. This scholarship is administered by the region.
PDP Scholarships 2025 Session– application deadline: December 31, 2024 (click here for more information)
Regional
Erik Schau-Larsen Memorial Scholarship
Established April 29, 1999 by the CHS European Region.
One scholarship paying approximately $8,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $248,000.
Regional
Friends of the Cornell Hotel Society European Chapter Banfi Scholarship
Established June 13, 2002 by the CHS European Region.
Two scholarships paying approximately $24,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $750,000. First preference is given to European students.
Regional
Leif Evensen EMEA MMH (Masters of Management in Hospitality) Scholarship Fund
One or several scholarships (at the sole discretion of the CESC), with a payout of $20,000 per scholarship awarded. The scholarships are direct contributions to the tuition fee payable for the 3 semester MMH program. The scholarship is administered by the region.
The MMH program requires acceptance through the university admissions process. To find out more about the MMH program and the application details please see https://sha.cornell.edu/admissions-programs/graduate/mmh/
MMH Scholarship 2024/25 – application deadline: January 31, 2024 for program intake in fall 2024 (click here for more information)
Regional
Leif Torne Professional Development Program Scholarship
Established June 3, 2009 by the CHS European Region.
An endowed fund that offers scholarships to PDP participants currently working in Europe. Applicants need to complete an application including two essays. There is a two-session minimum attendance required in order to receive scholarship monies. Scholarships are awarded in mid-May. The market value of the endowment is over $165,000.
Regional
Ralph and Wilma Robbins-Starke Memorial Scholarship
Established October 28, 1994 by the CHS European Region.
One scholarship paying approximately $8,000 per year from an endowment with a market value of over $259,000.
Regional
Rudy Münster EMEA GMP Scholarship Fund
Regional scholarship fund for the General Managers Program (GMP) course work on the Cornell campus in June or January. One $10,000 contribution will cover course fees and a small stipend toward hotel, meals and transportation. This scholarship is administered by the region.
GMP Scholarships 2025 Session– application deadline: December 31, 2024 (click here for more information)
