To apply for this scholarship, you need to be:

• A student currently enrolled full-time at a Colorado college or university
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Interested in travel and tourism
• A first time Governor’s Tourism Conference attendee

Scholarships are awarded to individuals and are non-transferrable.

Applications will open August 21, 2025. To be included on the mailing list for when applications open over the summer, please fill out the letter of interest form.

Colorado Tourism Office staff reviews applications and recommend awards based on application criteria and available funds. 

The panel reviews applications based on these criteria:

• Knowledge: dedication and passion for Colorado tourism and knowledgeable in tourism and/or related subject areas
• Impact: how you plan to apply the skills and knowledge gained to benefit your career, and the hospitality/tourism industry sector

Five (5) students will be selected to receive a Governor's Tourism Conference Scholarship from applications for 2025.

Scholarship recipients need to conduct themselves in a professional manner and need to attend all conference activities, events, and sessions. Recipients need to follow the policies of their educational institutions related to alcohol, drugs, and weapons.

Scholarship recipients shall obtain and maintain insurance as is required by law at all times during the term of this Scholarship. OEDIT reserves the right to ask and review evidence of insurance certificates.