CTO Backs Tourism Scholarships

Helping to further the knowledge and skills of young Caribbean nationals, the Caribbean Tourism Organization is offering scholarships to those interested in studying tourism and hospitality.

The region’s tourism development agency, through its scholarship program, the CTO Foundation, is awarding scholarships of up to $15,000 to individuals wanting to study tourism or hospitality at the Master’s (post graduate) level.

In addition, the CTO Foundation is offering study grants of up to $2,500 to individuals pursing tourism/hospitality studies at the certificate, diploma, associate degree or first degree level, and to industry personnel who want to gain proficiency in a second language to assist them in their job.

The Foundation is already accepting applications for the scholarships and study grants and interested persons have until April 15, 2007 to send in their application forms. Studies can be pursued both within and outside the Caribbean region.

This year, the Foundation is undertaking a special fundraising drive, targeting corporate American and corporate Caribbean, to increase the level of funding available for scholarships and study grants.