Timothy S Y Lam Foundation

Scholarships

Certification Scholarships

 

We want to make your career dreams a reality!
 
The Timothy S. Y. Lam Foundation (TSYLF) appreciates the importance of continuing your professional education and advancement through certification. Hospitality certifications increase the value of professionals to their employers, shows proof of a comprehensive body of knowledge, and promotes industry standards, practices, and ethics.

  • This is not a reimbursement program. We pay your exam fees up to $600!

  • Scholarships are for first-time testing only. TSYLF does not pay application fees, retesting, or recertification fees.

  • The exam certification must be offered by a professional, nonprofit, hospitality-related association that can be validated by GuideStar.org and such.

  • You must be 21 years of age & currently or previously employed in the hospitality industry.

  • Certification scholarship recipients must reside in the United States.



    Apply online- Click here to submit an application. 



    Application/Document Requirements


    Your completed application must include:

  • Essay response within the application form

  • Resume

  • Digital photo/headshot in jpeg or png format for use in publicity

  • Signatures of witness & applicant on application form

  • Letter of recommendation

A letter of recommendation/support must be submitted from a current or former manager, instructor, or peer who can attest to your commitment to the hospitality industry. The letter must be on official letterhead include complete contact information of the referrer and be sent separately by clicking on the tab below:

Application Schedule

Winter Full applications are due by February 15

Spring Full applications are due by May 15

Summer Full applications are due by: May 15

Fall Full applications are due by: November 15