Applications open for Innholder Scholarships

General managers and heads of departments across the industry have been encouraged to apply for this year’s Innholder Scholarships.

These are available for up to 12 successful applicants, who will subsequently receive a free scholarship worth over £10,000 to study either the Talent Development Programme at Cranfield University, Buckinghamshire, which is designed for early career professionals, or the General Managers Programme at Cornell University in New York, which is suited to those with more industry experience.

Scholars will have the chance to listen to live virtual courses taught by hospitality lecturers, as well as attend in-person events on campus to network with peers.

Dan Rose-Bristow, chairman of the Master Innholders, said: “The Master Innholders is committed to the hotel industry, its future and to developing the people who work in it, with the Innholder Scholarships being one of the ways we are helping to achieve this.

“They are rare and unique opportunities for hoteliers to take that next important step in their career, and I strongly encourage all passionate and ambitious individuals to apply and help make a positive impact on the industry in the process.”

Previous Innholder Scholarship recipients include Grant Campbell, general manager at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square and current Innholder Scholars chairman.

Submissions will be reviewed by an assessment panel. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview in London this autumn.

Applications will close on 30 August 2024.

The Master Innholders was founded in 1978 as a community for practising hoteliers.