Educational Scholarships
Are you currently enrolled or about to enroll in a college to study culinary, hospitality, and/or tourism management? If so, be sure to apply for the ORA Scholarship, to be used toward the pursuit of undergraduate or continuing education at a post-secondary accredited institution.
Scholarships for Students enrolled in one of these programs:
School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
and
Culinary Arts Programs
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Okmulgee, OK
Application Deadline: 3/5/2025 @5:00PM
Scholarships are offered to OSUIT and OSU HTM Students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Applicant Requirements:
Required Documentation:
How Scholarship Applications are Selected:
Student applications will be reviewed by the committee and qualifying applications will be contacted by phone and email to set up an in-person interview with the scholarship committee. Applications open between December (fall semester) or January (early spring semester) and open for submissions for approximately 4-6 weeks. For more information contact Roberta Helsley at [email protected].
Applicant Requirements:
- Applicants must provide proof that they are: Currently enrolled in a post secondary culinary/hospitality program at OSUIT or OSU HTM
- Must have performed a minimum of 250 hours of related work experience in the hospitality field
- Must obtain and submit two letters of recommendation – one from a faculty member and another from a hospitality industry employer
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Required Documentation:
- 500 word essay. Explain your reason(s) for applying for a scholarship and why you feel you should receive one, the type of career in the hospitality industry you plan to pursue and your future goals.
- Copies of paycheck stubs or letter(s) from employer(s) indicating that applicant has completed a minimum of 250 hours of hospitality-related work.
- A copy of your current college or high school transcript.
- Two letters of recommendation – one from a faculty member and another from an industry employer (must be signed and on letterhead to be accepted).
How Scholarship Applications are Selected:
Student applications will be reviewed by the committee and qualifying applications will be contacted by phone and email to set up an in-person interview with the scholarship committee. Applications open between December (fall semester) or January (early spring semester) and open for submissions for approximately 4-6 weeks. For more information contact Roberta Helsley at [email protected].
