March 8, 2017
SHL Awards $40,000 in Scholarships
The School of Hospitality Leadership awarded over $40,000 in scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. The School is extremely grateful for scholarship support from the following individuals and organizations — many who are ECU alumni and long-time partners of the School.
The Scholarship Committee, led by Dr. Jay Lee reviewed over 60 applications. Hospitality students were evaluated based on donor criteria which might include financial need, class level, GPA, or residency by state or county. The following scholarships were awarded.
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) – The School is part of the AHLEF Scholarship program and receives $7,500 annually from the foundation.
Brittany Burk, Savannah Carlucci, Kaitlin DeSimone, Jennifer Fox, Madison Thompson, & Laurie Williamson
Aramark – Aramark Scholarships can also be partnered with an internship on campus.
Nathan Lavoie, Kaitlyn Pacitto, Mary Poteat, & Trista Spencer
Bodenhamer USA Scholarship – This is a 2 year scholarship.
Audrey Williams
Irwin Roberts
Victoria Hawkins, Ashley Larsen, Leah Rogers, Katie Thompson, Leanna Wiggins, & Audrey Williams
Donnie & Linda Vann Lassiter Scholarship
Ashlee Dawson, Angela Hollowell, Sarah Huegel, Cloe Jones, & Madison Mize
Taylor Spirit of Hospitality Scholarship- This scholarship was established by the family of Carol Taylor a former SHL colleague.
Meredith Teasdale
J.R. & Elgie Wordsworth Scholarship
Samaria Carter, Madelyn Evans, Kyrsten Gable, Harold Grooms, & Elizabeth Rowe
Congratulations to our students who were selected and thanks to our donors for their continued support of education and the students of the School of Hospitality Leadership!