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American Bus Association Diversity Scholarship

American Bus Association
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/2/2025
Closes: 4/30/2026

The American Bus Association Diversity Scholarship provides financial assistance to college students from traditionally underrepresented groups who are preparing for careers in the transportation, travel, hospitality, or tourism industries. Students who demonstrate financial need, leadership, and academic achievement are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students affiliated with ABA-member companies.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Studying a field relevant to the travel and tourism industry
  • LGBTQIA+, or historically underserved population
  • Participation in extracurricular activities or leadership
  • Exhibit strong academic achievement and good character
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students affiliated with ABAmember companies.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Hotel and Motel Industry, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Natural Resources Conservation and Management, Ground Transportation, Air Transportation
    Activities
    Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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