Applications Open for 2008

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Foundation Inc. is accepting applications for scholarships and study grants from Caribbean nationals in CTO member countries.

The aim of the CTO Foundation is to provide opportunities for Caribbean nationals to pursue studies in the areas of tourism, hospitality and language training. The Foundation selects individuals who demonstrate high levels of achievement and leadership both within and outside the classroom and who express a strong interest in making a positive contribution to Caribbean tourism.

The Foundation offers two types of assistance:

· Scholarships of up to US$20,000 to individuals wanting to study tourism or hospitality at the Master’s (post graduate) level
· Study grants of up to US$2,500 to individuals pursing tourism/hospitality studies at the certificate, diploma, associate degree or first degree level, and to industry personnel who want to gain proficiency in a second language to assist them in their job.

Studies can be pursued both within and outside the region.

Application forms are available at any CTO office, the local Ministry of Tourism, Board of Tourism, and Hotel Association.