Sponsor A Scholarship

Invest in Tomorrow's Talent

Companies and individuals may sponsor one or more scholarships for students at Colleges and Universities that have partnered with the IAAPA Foundation to provide a pipeline into the attractions industry.

Scholarships will be named for the donors and donors will receive contact information for their scholarship recipient to allow for the option of direct contact with the student.

Opportunities currently available for sponsorships include:

$3000 Academic Scholarships---Rosen College of Hospitality Management—Attractions Management Track, Orlando Florida—7 sponsorships available
€2500 Academic Scholarships for international students----Breda University--Attractions Management Degree Program, Breda Netherlands—4 sponsorships available
$2000 Academic Scholarships---University of Central Florida—MS degree in Themed Experiences, Orlando Florida—4 sponsorships available
$2000 Experiential Scholarships---San Diego State University--The L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management for an industry immersion experience during the IAAPA Expo—10 sponsorships available
$500 Experiential Scholarship---Bowling Green State University—Resort and Attractions Management degree program to assist students with travel related expenses to participate in an industry immersion program during the IAAPA Expo—30 sponsorships available

Selections for Scholarships are accomplished by each partner University based on criteria established by the IAAPA Foundation.

The IAAPA Foundation is incorporated in the United States as a 507 (c) (3) charitable foundation.

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships help university students with tuition, room, board, and fees and are awarded to students studying attractions and hospitality management, design and engineering, and other disciplines related to careers in the global attraction industry. 

Experiential Scholarships

Experiential scholarships provide unique opportunities for students to participate in IAAPA Expo conferences and trade shows, exposing them to the wide variety of careers in the attractions industry and introducing them to industry professionals from around the world. 

Industry Scholarships

Industry scholarships provide professional development experiences and learning opportunities for young professionals in the industry who might not otherwise be able to participate in those experiences. 

Students interested in applying for IAAPA Foundation scholarships, should visit the list of scholarship partner organizations for more information.

2024-2025 IAAPA Foundation Scholarship Partners

Academic Scholarship Partnerships

Breda University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands) – Funded in part by JNELC
California State University Fullerton (Fullerton, California, U.S.) – Funded by Leisure Advisors LLC
Rosen School of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida (Orlando, Florida, U.S.)

Experiential Scholarship Partnerships

Anahuac University, Entertainment Management Program (Mexico) 
Bowling Green State University, Resort and Attraction Management Program (Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.) – Funded in part by Bernie Campbell
Robert L. Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, San Diego State University (San Diego, California, U.S.)

Industry Scholarship Partners

ASTM International – ASTM F-24 Committee Meetings – ride safety standards development 
Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) – Safety Conference – attraction maintenance, operations, and inspections best practices 
IAAPA – The Global Association for the Attractions Industry – scholarships for professional development programs and events including regional SUMMITs, IAAPA Safety Institute, IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals, and the IAAPA Institute for Executive Education – Funded in part by SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and WhiteWater West Industries.
National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) – Annual Safety Seminar – ride operations, maintenance, inspection