In the 1980s, TIAPEI made the decision to co-sponsor a scholarship program for Island students who were planning a career in the tourism field. Funds from Industry members established this fund and each year applications have been received, reviewed and scholarships awarded. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a recognized college or university tourism/hospitality program, have previously work experience in the tourism industry and have an average of 75% or higher in their last year of school. Scholarships can be renewed for a second year, provided criteria are met by the applicants. Scholarship recipients must attempt to find employment in PEI in the hospitality industry for a period of two years following graduation.
The tourism/hospitality industry scholarship of $1000.00 is available to residents of Prince Edward Island enrolled at an educational institute on or off Island. This scholarship is financed by members of the Tourism Industry Association of PEI.
The objective of the tourism/hospitality industry scholarship is to attract additional professional workers to Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry.
To Qualify
- Full time enrolment in a recognized tourism hospitality program at a college or university.
- Previous work experience in the tourism industry.
- Applicants must have an average of 75% in their last year of school. .
- Each student must attempt to find employment in P.E.I. in the hospitality industry for a period of two years following graduation.
Applications can be picked up at the TIAPEI Office or downloaded by clicking the link below:
TIAPEI Hospitality Scholarship Application form (pdf)
For further information contact the TIAPEI office at 902-566-5008 or email us at tiapei@tiapei.pe.ca
Past Recipients
2017/2018
- Gillian MacLeod (Holland College) – $1000
- Ryan Llewellyn (Culinary Arts – Culinary Institute of Canada)- $1000
2016/2017
- Tanya Jackson (Holland College)- $1000
- Gillian MacLeod (Holland College)- $1000
2015/2016
- Laura MacEwan (Holland College)- $1000
- Meaghan Arsenault (Holland College)- $1000
2014/2015
- Laura MacEwen ( Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1000
2013/2014
- Bailey MacArthur (UPEI) – $1000
- Elizabeth Jorgensen (UPEI) – $1000
2012/2013
- Alex Deagle (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
- Bailey MacArthur (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
2011/2012
- Casey Ford (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
- Ryan Gallant (Royal Roads University) – $1,000
2010/2011
- Keith Lawlor (UPEI) – $500
- Casey Ford (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $500
- Danielle Stewart (Mount St. Vincent) – $1,000
2009/2010
- April Ennis (UPEI) – $1,000
- Amanda Annond (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
- Danielle Stewart (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
2008/2009
- Robyn Harvey (UPEI) – $1,000
- Amanda Annond (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
2007/2008
- Robyn Harvey (UPEI) – $1,000
- Beth Doyle (UPEI) – $1,000
2006/2007
- Beth Doyle (UPEI) – $1,000
- Alicia Arenburg (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
2005/2006
- Melissa Buchanan (Mount St. Vincent) – $1,000
- Katie Calabia (UNB – St. John) – $1,000
2004/2005
- Tyler Ross (Tourism & Culinary Centre) – $1,000
- Melissa Buchanan (Mount St. Vincent) – $1,000
2003/2004
- Penny Walsh (UPEI) – $1,000
- Lacey Cobb (ATHI) – $1,000
2002/2003
- Penny Walsh (ATHI) – $1,000
- Lacey Cobb (ATHI) – $500
- Joanne Trenholme – Aliant Sponsorship $500
- Julie Mann – Cooke Insurance Sponsorship $500
2001/2002
- Ellen Townshend (Mount St. Vincent) – $1,000
- Beth Doyle (ATHI) – $1,000
- Kirsten MacCallum (ATHI) – Cooke Insurance Sponsorship $500
- Amber MacKinnon (ATHI) – Island Tel Sponsorship $500
