Hilton Scholarship

Through funding generously provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the Hilton Scholarship is a two-year scholarship (up to $12,000 per year) awarded to up-to seven Hawaii residents and Hawaii high school graduates for their junior and senior years who pursue a BS degree in Travel Industry Management.

Hilton scholarship applications are reviewed by the Hilton Scholarship selection committee and are awarded to students who demonstrate high levels of academic and extracurricular achievement and leadership, and who want to pursue a career in the hotel and lodging industry.

  • Declared BS-TIM major student
  • 2.70 cumulative GPA
  • Junior standing by first semester of the Hilton scholarship
  • Hawaii resident
  • Hawaii high school graduate
  • Preference for:
    • Native Hawaiian, part-Hawaiian or underrepresented applicants
    • Applicants with high financial need
    • Graduate from: Kamehameha Schools, Damien Memorial School, Mary Star of the Sea School, Maryknoll School, Sacred Hearts Academy, St. Anthony School, St. Joseph School, St. Louis School, Saint Michael School, or St. Patrick School
  • Maintain a 2.70 cumulative GPA
  • 20-hours of community service
  • Service-to-school (minimum of 8 events/ opportunities)
  • Active membership in a TIM student club
  • Serve as TIM Freshman Mentorship peer mentor
  • Full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credits) per semester of scholarship

By invite only. Applications are sent directly to candidates.

*The Hilton Scholarship Advisor will outline the pathway to meeting all the required scholarship conditions.