Scholarships / Sponsorships
Images Scholarship ProgramThis award targets deserving students interested in pursuing a career in tourism. There are six scholarships available in the amount of $2,000 each allocated to Norfolk Public Schools. Additionally, the Program is designed to educate and train students on the dynamics of the tourism industry.
Eligibility Criteria includes:- Eleventh and Twelfth grade students enrolled in a Norfolk, VA high school.
- Maintain a 2.75 GPA through graduation.
- Displays an interest in the tourism industry.
- Letter of reference from guidance counselor.
- Letter of reference from Business or Culinary Arts teacher.
- Letter of reference from a non-related individual.
- Copy of transcript up to current semester when applying.
- Write an essay consisting of 500-1000 words from selection.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Must reside in Norfolk, VA and attend one of the Norfolk public high schools.
Congratulations to the following 2007 award recipient: Cherrelle Allen
Supplemental grants were furnished to:
Robert R. Yearling
Tanya Jones
Davette Johnson
Desiree Gulley
Megan Berry
Save The Date
Fifth Annual NCVB Training & Research Foundation Golf Tournament
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Shot Gun Starts begins at 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Ocean View Golf Course
9610 Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, VA
Sponsorship packages are available for this event. For more information, please contact Karen Holmes at 757-664-6620, ext. 632 or kholmes@norfolkcvb.com.
