2013 APPLICATION GUIDELINES

[ Scholarship Recipients / Application ]

In 2013, the Missouri Travel Council will offer two (2) $1,000.00 scholarships payable to the institution of higher learning of the applicant’s choice. Guidelines for the “Bob Smith Tourism Scholarship” include:

1. Applicant must be currently enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in an accredited college or university in the State of Missouri. Applicant must be pursuing a hospitality related major such as hotel/restaurant management, parks and recreation, etc.
    

2. Applicant must be a current resident of the state of Missouri.
    

3. Applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
    

4. Applicant is required to submit at least one letter of recommendation.
    

5. Applicant is required to complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit to MTC office. Areas of interest include: Goals/Future Plans/ Statement of Why You Are Pursuing A Career in Hospitality/Tourism Field; Community Involvement; Academic Activities/Achievement and Hospitality/Tourism Related Experience.
    

6. Deadline for Submittals: Application and Letter(s) of Recommendation must be received at Missouri Travel Council office by November 1, 2013.
    

7. Winners will be notified by December 15, 2013.
    

8. Priority of selection criteria is as follows:
   
   Letter(s) of Recommendation - 10%
   Goals/Plans - 20%
   Community Involvement - 20%
   Academic Activities/Achievement - 30%
   Hospitality/Tourism Related Experience - 30%
    

9. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1, 2013.

Mail to:   Missouri Travel Council
              P. O. Box 105908
              Jefferson City, MO 65110

10. Questions? Contact Ms. Pat Amick, CMP - MTC Executive Director at 573-636-2814 or email to pat-amick@missouritravel.com

CLICK HERE to download
a copy of the Application & Guidelines in pdf format.

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BOB SMITH TOURISM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

 2012 RECIPIENTS 

Daniel Bender - Warrensburg, MO / Attending University of Central Missouri

Lauren Padden – Warrensburg, MO / Attending University of Central Missouri

PAST RECIPIENTS 

2011

Catherine Blankenship - Springfield, MO / Attending Missouri State University 

Matthew Evans - West Plains, MO / Attending Missouri State University

2010

Darcy Bright - Bucklin, MO / Attending College of the Ozarks

Amanda Mertens - Fenton, MO / Attending University of Missouri-Columbia

2009

Amanda Kenny - St. Peters, MO / Attending Missouri State University

Amber Miller - Columbia, MO / Attending University of Missouri – Columbia

2008

Jessica Clark - O’Fallon, MO / Attending University of Central Missouri

Rachel Pellham - Springfield / Attending College of the Ozarks

2007

Robin Loehner - Koeltztown / Attending University of Missouri-Columbia

Meredith Schlup - Centralia / Attending College of the Ozarks