This scholarship honors Arthur J. Packard, who never waited for the lodging industry to ask him to volunteer his time and boundless energy. A third-generation hotelier, his work for AH&LA extended over 30 years -- one of the longest on record. The Packard Competition provides scholarships to the most outstanding student of lodging management and two runners-up through an annual competition among Foundation affiliated four-year programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Each university nominates its best qualified student to compete in the national competition. Minimum eligibility criteria for nominees are:
- Full-time enrollment for the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
- U.S. residency
Scholarship Awards
First-place winner receives a $5,000 scholarship
Second-place receives $3,000
Third-place receives $2,000
Application Process
Packard Scholarships are School Nominated which means students are nominated by their respective schools. If you're attending a Foundation-affiliated four-year school, request nomination through your dean's office, or contact Crystal Hammond at 202-289-3188 or chammond@ahlef.org for more information. All student nominees must complete all sections of the AH&LEF Scholarship Application including Appendix A. Additionally, under separate cover, participating schools are required to send transmittal forms confirming their nominees. AH&LEF will not consider applicants for this competition without nomination verification from their respective schools.
Participating Schools
Currently 75 universities and colleges are affiliated with AH&LEF and qualify as a four-year school. View list of eligible Packard nomination schools.
Recent Recipients
View list of recent recipients.
Navigation
Overview
for complete descriptions of our scholarships or go directly to each scholarship
listed on this page.
