Program Summary
The Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference Student Scholarship helps college and university students attend the Governor's Tourism Conference (Gov Con) for the first time. Students interested in travel and tourism will learn about the industry, develop their skills, and network with industry professionals.
The scholarship covers conference registration and hotel. All other expenses and transport are the student’s responsibility.
Overview
Type: Scholarship
For: College and university students
Amount: Event registration and hotel covered
Application period: August 6-September 3, 2024
OEDIT division: Colorado Tourism Office
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.
Student scholarship applications are being accepted through 4 p.m. (MST) September 3, 2024. To access the application, apply here.
Colorado Tourism Office staff review 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 2024.
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.
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