Applications for Innholder Scholarships are now open and close on 30th August 2024.
To apply for the Innholders Scholarship, applicants must complete and submit an application form, complete with an up-to-date CV and head and shoulders image via email to the Executive Secretary, Wallace Vincent at wvincent@masterinnholders.co.uk.
A 2-minute video briefly introducing yourself and explaining where, how and why you started in your career in hospitality will also need to be submitted as part of your application.
The application form and details of how to provide your supporting video can be downloaded here.
There are two courses available for award. You are given the opportunity to select your preferred course however this is not always guaranteed, and an alternative course may be offered.
Talent Development Programme at Cranfield University, Buckinghamshire, UK
The General Managers Programme at Cornell University, New York, USA
Those accepted onto the course are also invited to several meetings throughout the year to discuss hotel management and the wider hospitality industry as a whole, as well as receive support to further develop their skills.
There are two courses available for award. You are given the opportunity to select your preferred course however this is not always guaranteed, and an alternative course may be offered.
Talent Development Programme at Cranfield University, Buckinghamshire, UK
This programme is designed for early career professionals looking to develop their management and leadership capabilities, helping to broaden their business expertise and improve confidence and competence.
Composed of 2-3 days virtual learning, ten days residential split into two visits, as well as review sessions after six and twelve months.
The General Managers Programme at Cornell University, New York, USA
This programme is designed for general managers overseeing full-service hotels, as well as senior hospitality professionals such as managing directors and executive assistant managers.
You will learn to identify key challenges and opportunities facing hospitality businesses today, explore ideas for innovative hospitality products and services, assess your strengths as a leader, as well as how to enhance the guest experience.
Composed of two live virtual courses completed over two months and a five day immersion experience with Cornell faculty.
Applications are now open. Application deadline 30 August 2024.
To apply for the Innholders Scholarship, applicants must:
- Complete and submit your application form by email to the Executive Secretary, Wallace Vincent at wvincent@masterinnholders.co.uk
- Supply a 2-minute video briefly introducing yourself and explaining how and why you started your career in hospitality.
- Be currently employed in the UK hospitality industry working in a hotel or club.
- Discuss their intention to apply for a scholarship with their employer. The employer should endorse the submission and agree that the applicant be given time off to attend the relevant course if successful.
- Should not have any immediate plans to work outside the UK as this would result in the cancellation of a course
- Applications are welcome from previous delegates of the Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma four or more years after graduation.
Please note only one applicant per property will be accepted.
An assessment panel will review all submissions and draw up a shortlist of applicants who will be invited to attend an interview undertaken by a panel in the autumn in London.
The scholarships are awarded immediately following the interviews for courses being offered in the next year. Successful applicants are required to join the St Julian Scholars alumni following completion of their course.
Graduates of the Innholders Scholarship are invited to join the St Julian Scholars. Managed by an Executive Committee, the St Julian Scholars focuses on five key areas:
- Events
- Giving back
- Membership engagement
- Stakeholders
- Communication
Each member of the St Julian Scholars Executive Committee sits on one of the above working groups and in addition, general alumni members are encouraged to take an active role in these groups.
Graduates of the Innholders Scholarship are invited to join the St Julian Scholars. Managed by an Executive Committee, the St Julian Scholars focuses on five key areas:
- Events
- Giving back
- Membership engagement
- Stakeholders
- Communication
Each member of the St Julian Scholars Executive Committee sits on one of the above working groups and in addition, general alumni members are encouraged to take an active role in these groups.
View the full list of St Julian Scholars.
The current chairman of the St Julian Scholars is Grant Campbell MI SJS.
Cranfield's Knowledge Hub is available for St. Julian Scholars to use and is updated regularly with thought leadership articles, videos, podcasts and webinars.
The St Julian Scholars hold several meetings for alumni and the wider Master Innholders community throughout the year:
St Julian Scholars Autumn Meeting – Friday 8 November 2024
Join us for a day full of exciting insights and networking opportunities with fellow members of the Master Innholders community at the upcoming SJS Autumn meeting. Booking details to follow.
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