TOURISM ADVOCACY DAYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 30

 
 
 

The Patti MacJennett Tourism Advocacy Days Scholarship Program allows students to attend CalTravel’s annual Tourism Advocacy Days, where over 100 industry leaders come together to meet with state legislators and reinforce the importance of tourism. The event will be held May 12-13 in Sacramento, California.

Winners will have the opportunity to participate in educational sessions, learn how to be effective advocates, and build crucial connections as they prepare to enter the workforce.

CalTravel will award four scholarships, which include:

 
 

REGISTRATION

Event registration for Tourism Advocacy Days

MEALS

Two full days of meals, plus a networking reception

LODGING

Two nights of lodging at the host hotel

TRAVEL

Airfare from Southern CA and gas costs from Northern CA

 
 

To align this scholarship program with our DEI&A goals, at least one of the scholarships will be reserved for an individual from an underrepresented group.

 
 

NOMINATION CRITERIA

  • Students must be enrolled full-time at a California college or university with a tourism-related program

  • Students must reside in California

  • Students may nominate themselves; educators may nominate students; tourism professionals may nominate students

  • All nominations must include the following:

    • A letter from the student explaining why attending Tourism Advocacy Days is important to them and how it will further their career plans

    • The student’s resume

    • A letter of recommendation from an educator at the student’s college/university

 
 

NOMINATION FORM