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Scholarships and Awards

The Mount is proud to have a generous scholarship program that not only recognizes outstanding academic performance but helps alleviate the cost of going to university.

Many Undergraduate Bursaries, Scholarships, Prizes and Awards at the Mount have been made possible through the generosity of benefactors who wish to assist the University in achieving its aim of providing quality higher education for Mount students. All students are encouraged to apply for these opportunities:

Below includes a list of some scholarships, awards and bursaries for Tourism students.

2025-2026 Award Winners

Tana-Marie Burton, winner of the Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award For Excellence In Tourism and Hospitality Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Management program at Mount Saint Vincent University.

Tana-Marie Burton – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award For Excellence In Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2025

Afeefa Mohamed – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2025

Iqbal Singh – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2025

Jiahao Wang – Pacrim Hospitality Leadership Award – Winter 2026

Lei Liu – International Student of the year Award – Winter 2026

Keith Gallie – Business and Tourism Leadership Award – Winter 2026

Alison Jordan – George Gray SKÅL Award – Winter 2026

Justin Jackson – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2026

Association of Destination Management Executives International Scholarship

The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) awards two scholarships annually. The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are preparing for a career in Destination Management. Up to two (2) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2500 USD each.

What is a DMC?
A Destination Management Company (DMC) is a professional services company located in its destination and specializes in local expertise and resources. The DMC is a strategic partner to provide creative local experiences in event management, tours/activities, transportation, entertainment, and program logistics. (If you would like an educational PPTX with instructor notes to share with your students, I am happy to provide it upon request.)

Deadline: November 2026.

Deloitte Bloom Scholarship Program

We are committed to building an inclusive culture in everything we do and helping to develop future leaders in Canada. Our annual Bloom Scholarship Program aims to support and empower students from equity-deserving groups, while providing them with opportunities to explore their potential and get a head start on a thriving career in an award-winning culture.

Applications close April 26, 2026

• Find our Bloom scholarship opportunities here.

DiRoNA scholarship - Choose Restaurants

DiRoNA scholarship – Choose Restaurants

Restaurant, Foodservice or Hospitality-Related Majors

A limited number of scholarships are available for Canadian citizens attending school in Canada. For more information, please refer to the DiRoNA scholarship here.

Undergraduate Scholarship Timeline
January – Scholarship Application Opens
March 15: Application Closes
April – May: Scholarship Application Review
June – Scholarship Award Notifications
July – August: Scholarship Claiming and Payments
August – Deadline to Claim Scholarship

Scholarship applications will re-open in January 2027

George Gray SKÅL Award

George Gray SKAL Award. This award is given to a student who exhibits the SKAL embodiment of networking and friendship in tourism. This is awarded annually in March at the SKAL event which takes place on campus.

With a vision to be a trusted voice in travel and tourism, Skål is a professional organization of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. It is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry. Its members, the industry’s managers, and executives meet at local, national, regional and international levels to discuss and pursue topics of common interest. Through leadership, professionalism and friendship, members of Skål work together to maximize networking opportunities and support a responsible tourism industry.

2026 Event

Hellamaid Scholarship

Hellamaid Supporting Students for a Brighter Tomorrow

We are excited to announce the Hellamaid Scholarship, a $500 award given every semester designed to support Canadian students in their academic pursuits. At Hellamaid, we believe that a clean and organized environment plays a crucial role in fostering productivity, mental clarity, and overall well-being—key components to academic success. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at any accredited Canadian college or university.

Submission Deadline: Applications are accepted all year long with multiple scholarships awarded.

Internal Department Awards

Students are automatically considered for these awards

Department of Business & Tourism International Student of the Year

For recognition for an outstanding contribution in extracurricular and academic activities. This student has had a visible impact on improving the quality of the international student experience at Mount Saint Vincent University.

Department of Business & Tourism Leadership Award

This certificate is awarded in recognition of significant leadership in extracurricular and academic activities. This student has had a demonstrable impact on improving the quality of student experience at Mount Saint Vincent University.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Each year, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) awards more than $1 million in scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry. Since the program’s inception in 1987, the Foundation has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships and grants to over 6,000 students and food service educators pursuing restaurant-related degrees and professional training through its scholarships and grants programs. The Foundation also provides grants for educators and for individuals seeking industry certifications to advance their careers.

Save the date! Applications for 2026-27 scholarships open on January 15 through March 15, 2026.

Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH)

Did you know… NEWH has awarded over $6,000,000.00+ in scholarships to over 2,350 students to date!

About NEWH Scholarships –An objective of the NEWH By-laws is to promote scholarship, education and interest within the Hospitality Industry. NEWH, Inc. and its chapters fundraise to provide scholarships to students pursuing a career within Hospitality related fields (Interior Design, Hospitality Management, Culinary, Architecture, Senior Living, etc.). Visit their website

Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH)
NEWH supports students pursuing careers in hospitality-related fields such as interior design, hospitality management, culinary arts, architecture, and senior living. Click here for more details about all of the awards listed below!

NEWH Leadership
Two awards of $7,500
Open to interior design, hospitality management, and culinary students. Awarded at the NEWH Leadership Conference.
NEWH BrandED Scholarship Deadline June 19, 2026
$7,500 award
Open to hospitality management students. Awarded at The Lodging and Boutique Design Power Players Breakfast.
NEWH Women Leaders Scholarship
$5,000 award
Open to female hospitality management students. Awarded in November at BDNY.
NEWH Toronto Chapter Scholarship Deadline: May 8, 2026
- Up to $4,000. For students pursuing hospitality-related majors (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, architecture, etc.).
- For more details click here and here! Click Here to Apply PDF & Here for Direct Link!

Scholarship criteria:

Actively enrolled student: 2-year program freshman and above, 4-year sophomore/second year and above, or graduate level attending college in: Canada
3.0 GPA (cumulative) overall “B” average or grade percentage of 83% – 86% equivalent
Financial need through college for past/current/upcoming tuition or program approved books/supplies
Major and career objective within a hospitality related field (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, etc.)

Did you know?

NEWH membership is not required but is FREE to students + full-time educators
Students can submit a PDF application by mail or email or apply online (Scholarship/Chapter Scholarship Applications/Toronto)

Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities (NSLEO/The League)

Scholarship Information

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Our purpose of these scholarships is to assist Nova Scotians with disabilities in their pursuit of their post-secondary education and training.

Are you a Nova Scotian student with a disability who is entering or continuing studies, at the undergraduate level, in a Canadian post-secondary institution?

We are now accepting applications for 2026-2027 academic year.

Application information

Deadline for application is extended to April 10th, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

The North Brewing Co. Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

With the consultation of our friend Ren Navarro, founder of Beer Diversity, we are excited to announce the launch of the annual North Brewing Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP.

At North Brewing, we recognize the need for better representation, diversity and inclusion within the craft beer and restaurant communities. We recognize that there are deep-seated systems and practices within our industry that result in a lack of representation and opportunity for so many people.

This annual scholarship will be awarded to a local candidate who is entering any of the following programs at a University or College within the HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality): hospitality, sciences, engineering, design, fabrication/trades, business/entrepreneurship, art/design and any other field that is (or could be!) related to the brewing industry. The scholarship will be comprised of two parts: $1500 awarded to the successful candidate for each year of school attended in the program they are entering upon receipt of the scholarship (up to 4 years of schooling), plus guaranteed summer employment for the duration of their education, if the applicant wishes to pursue this opportunity.

Our goal is to provide work opportunities and funding for education to individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, with the goal of working towards making the craft beer and restaurant industries more welcoming and equitable.

Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC)

New!

Tourism Scholarships – Post Secondary

The Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council is pleased to expand our current Tourism Scholarship to include a $1,000 award specific to students who have completed at least one year of post secondary education in a tourism/culinary program and who will be returning to their studies for another year. Students are eligible to apply during the 2nd or 3rd year of the program.

Please note the criteria and process:

Applicants must be currently attending a tourism/culinary program in Nova Scotia
The application must include a current resume and a cover letter that provides the scholarship committee with an overview of the applicant’s attributes; include career interests and financial need
A letter of support from at least one instructor and/or employer

The deadline for applications has passed

Applications will be reviewed by the NSTHRC Scholarship Committee and recipient will be notified.

The Council is a proud supporter of secondary and post secondary tourism programs advancing Nova Scotia as a Centre of Excellence in education.

For further information contact: Lynn McDonagh Hughes email: lynn@tourism.ca

Email applications to: Scholarship Committee Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council – lynn@tourism.ca

The Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC) is proud to support initiatives that encourage individuals to pursue and enhance their professional careers within the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry. The NSTHRC offers three Tourism Scholarships for graduating high school students pursuing post secondary education in tourism. The Council also offers a scholarship for Tourism Professionals working in the Industry who are interested in pursuing a professional development opportunity to enhance their career.

Apply today!

Scholarship opportunities available through the NSTHRC are included below.

Walter H. Johnson Jr. Tourism Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually. There are two award categories: GOLD – $1,250.00 and SILVER – $750.00. Both awards are renewable for one additional year, for $750.00 and $250.00 respectively. Applicants must apply for the renewal. Preference will be given to Tourism 11 or Tourism 12 graduates.

Hotel Association of Nova Scotia Culinary Scholarship
With the tremendous growth in the Tourism Sector, cooking professionals are in great demand. To assist in the growth of culinary talent in Nova Scotia, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council are offering a Scholarship for high school graduates interested in pursuing post secondary education within the culinary trade. This Scholarship is presented annually in the amount of $1000 and is renewable for one additional year in the amount of $500. Applicants must apply for the renewal. Preference will be given to Tourism 11 or Tourism 12 graduates.

Judith B. Cabrita Tourism Professional Scholarships
To support the investment in human resource development in the Tourism Industry, NSTHRC is proud to award two scholarships for Tourism professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in their designated field.

Pacrim Hospitality Services

Pacrim Hospitality Services has been providing financial support to the Mount’s Tourism program since 2002 when the Pacrim Invitational Golf Tournament was established. In 2015, a new initiative, the TEAM (Tourism Education Alliance of the Maritimes) was established. Funds raised from these events provide direct support to students through scholarships, awards, and a program enhancement fund that supports scholarly activities and funding for program needs. Specific funds, scholarships, and awards made available to the program include:

The Pacrim Enhancement Fund provides the department with monies used to enhance scholarly activities and provide funding for program needs.

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships

Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. to recognize Mount Saint Vincent University’s commitment to academic excellence and the tourism profession. Awarded annually to full-time students entering the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management program: one scholarship awarded to a student entering directly from high school and one scholarship to a student from the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), entering directly upon the completion of the NSCC’s Tourism and Hospitality Management diploma. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award For The Tourism And Hospitality Management Degree

Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. This award provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree who took up residence outside of Halifax Regional Municipality to complete their co-operative education work term. Students must complete the travel Award application and submit an essay on the benefits of going away for their co-operative work term and outline what they have learned and gained from this experience.

Application Deadline: Eligible students will be contacted by the Co-op & WIL Centre in October.

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award

Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. This award recognizes a senior student who has completed a minimum of 15.0 units and who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in her/his life as a Mount student and the potential to contribute to the profession in the future. Students must submit a résumé and covering letter outlining their demonstrated leadership abilities within the University community (in sports, student government, student societies) or in volunteer activities outside of the university.

Please submit your application to Colleen Blacker at colleen.blacker@msvu.ca.
Application Deadline: March 15

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award For Excellence In Tourism and Hospitality Management

Established by Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. This award recognizes academic excellence and is presented to a student graduating from the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree program with the highest aggregate in each of the Spring and Fall Convocations. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Ramat Niseko Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship

At Ramat Niseko, we believe in the power of great hospitality to transform travel experiences. Nestled in the heart of Japan’s iconic ski region, our lodge thrives because of the passionate people who work in this incredible industry. We’re proud to offer a scholarship to help the next generation of hospitality and tourism professionals reach their full potential.

Application deadline has passed (December 12, 2025).

Application details.

The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

Rick and Amanda Hansen believe that people of all abilities should have the right to a barrier-free education. The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities, funded generously by the April 1 Foundation, provides financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education.

This scholarship aims to make a profound impact on the lives of Canadian youth with disabilities by removing financial barriers and supporting career aspirations through post-secondary education.

Funding of up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) is available for youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1- to 4-year post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada.

Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2026 at 11:59PM PT, and recipients will be announced in the Fall for the 2026-2027 cohort.

Application details

Other Extremal Awards

You can find a list of other external awards through the registrar’s office.

2024-2025 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Tu Linh Nguyen – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2024

Yujing Sun – Pacrim Travel Award from the Department of Business & Tourism – Fall 2024

Lauren Bellefountaine – Pacrim Leadership Award – Winter 2025

Keith Gallie – George Gray SKAL Award – Winter 2025

Hannah Huntley – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2025

2023-2024 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Peter Hradisky – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2024

Shelley Goerz – Pacrim Leadership Award – Winter 2024

Hoi Kei (Katie) Chan – Department of Business and Tourism International Student of the Year Award – Winter 2024

Faviola Castro Donate – Department of Business and Tourism International Student of the Year Award – Winter 2024

Faviola Castro Donate – George Gray SKAL Award – Winter 2024

Peter Hradisky – Pacrim Leadership Award – Fall 2023

Xiaoyu Gao – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2023

Erke Ma – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2023

Heaven Pal – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2023

Thuy Bao Tran Pham – Tourism & Hospitality Management Co-op Student of the Year – 2023/2024

2022-2023 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Yamuna Tamang – NRAEF Scholarship – Winter 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship (CANADA) from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – Winter 2023

Hannah Salomon – NSTHRC Scholarship – 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – NSTHRC Scholarship – 2023

Peter Hradisky – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Leadership Award – Winter 2023

Michelle Nguyen – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – SKAL Award – Winter 2023

Peter Hradisky – Business & Tourism Leadership Award – 2023

Wei (Winny) Liang – Business & Tourism International Student of the Year Award – 2023

Jennifer Kurmey – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2022

Julia Strickey – Business Administration Co-op Student of the Year – 2022

Fei Xie – Tourism & Hospitality Management Co-op Student of the Year – 2022

2021-2022 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Feiyan Zhou – DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship (CANADA) from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – Winter 2022

Dulanjali Withana – DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship (CANADA) from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) – Winter 2022

Ella Burns – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2022

Jennifer Kurmey – Business and Tourism Leadership Award – Winter 2022

Ji In Yoo – Business and Tourism International Student of the Year Award – Winter 2022

Ella Burns – Co-op Student of the Year – Winter 2022

Feiyan Zhou – SKAL Award – Winter 2022

Jennifer Kurmey – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2022

Sophie Cadena-Ellis – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2021

Ella Burns – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2021

Gurpreet Singh – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2021

Ji In Yoo – Pacrim Travel Bursary Award – Fall 2021

All Scholarship winners in one photo

2020-2021 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Leah Forrest – SKAL Award – Winter 2021
Iknoor Singh – Business and Tourism International Student of Year Award – Winter 2021
Beth Connell – Business Leadership Award – Winter 2021
Beth Connell – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2021
Shannon Paquette – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award For Excellence In Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2021
Ji In Yoo – Tekarra Lodge Tourism and Hospitality Management Award – Fall 2020
Garima – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award For The Tourism And Hospitality Management Degree – Fall 2020
Anna Andersson-Hudson – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – Fall 2020
Garima – NEWH Women Leaders Scholarship, sponsored by Boutique Design Group – Fall 2020 – Watch the award event.
Rebecca De Leebeeck – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – Fall 2020
Taoyu Lu – Pacrim Hospitality Service Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2020

All 2020-2021 Tourism and Hospitality Management Award Winners

2019-2020 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Mengyi Wu – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2020
Beth Connell – SKAL Award – Winter 2020
Emma Goldie – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2020
Madison Perry – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – 2019 2020
Bronwyn Wiesner – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships – 2019 2020
Diana Corina Lucaci – CHF AccorHotels Hospitality Management Scholarship – Fall 2019
Fortunate Ekwueme – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2019
Xixi Zou – Pacrim Highest Aggregrate – Fall 2019
Emma Goldie – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2019
Beth Connell – Tekarra Lodge Tourism and Hospitality Management Award – Summer 2020

2018-2019 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Emma Goldie – Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Councils’s Post Secondary Scholarship – Winter 2019
Andy Desilets – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2019
Rex Charlton – Pacrim Leadership Award – Winter 2019
Yigeng Cheega Qi – SKAL award – Winter 2019 Photos
Shannon Paquette – Canadian Hospitality Foundation Jack Hurlbut, Hospitality Management – Fall 2018
Dinae Rolle – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2018
Jingying Ma – Tekarra Lodge Tourism and Hospitality Management Award – Summer 2018

2017-2018 Award Winners

Congratulations to our Winners!

Andy Desilets – Canadian Hospitality Foundation Jack Hurlbut, Hospitality Management – Fall 2017
Emma Goldie – Canadian Hospitality Foundation Trimen Food Service Equipment/Gordon Food Service, Hospitality Management – Fall 2017
Lauren Snider – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award – Fall 2017
Shannon Frederick – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Fall 2017
Amy Myatt – Big Picture Conferences Inc. Scholarship in Hospitality and Tourism Management – Winter 2018
Lauren Snider – Big Picture Conferences Inc. Scholarship in Hospitality and Tourism Management – Winter 2018
Lindsey MacDonald – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Winter 2018
Ariana Strachan – Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award – Winter 2018
Andy Desilets – SKAL Award – Winter 2018
Ariana Strachan – International Student Award – Winter 2018

Scholarships and Awards

Restaurant, Foodservice or Hospitality-Related Majors

2026 Event

Students are automatically considered for these awards

Department of Business & Tourism International Student of the Year

Department of Business & Tourism Leadership Award

Did you know… NEWH has awarded over $6,000,000.00+ in scholarships to over 2,350 students to date!

Scholarship Information

New!

Tourism Scholarships – Post Secondary

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Scholarships

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Travel Award For The Tourism And Hospitality Management Degree

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Leadership Award

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. Endowed Award For Excellence In Tourism and Hospitality Management

Congratulations to our Winners!

Congratulations to our Winners!

Congratulations to our Winners!

Congratulations to our Winners!

Congratulations to our Winners!

Congratulations to our Winners!

Congratulations to our Winners!

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