The Rama Scholarship for the American Dream

Background:

JHM Hotels, Inc. established the Rama Scholarship for the American Dream with a $1,000,001 endowment. The five Rama brothers, principals in the company, emigrated from India to pursue their American Dream. It began with the ownership of one lodging property and grew into a successful operation of 40 properties with 6,520 rooms and more than 1,500 associates. The fund, established on the 25th anniversary of the brothers' first hotel purchase, encourages others to create their own American Dream. Participating schools select the recipients and preference is given to students of Asian-Indian descent and other minority groups as well as JHM Hotel employees. Since its inception in 1998 the Rama Scholarship Fund has awarded $631,300 in scholarships to 388 recipients.

Award amounts can range from $1,000 to $3,000 depending upon enrollment and recommended amount from school.

Eligibility:

Participating Schools:

Bethune-Cookman University
California State Polytechnic University
Cornell University
Florida International University
Georgia University
Greenville Technical College
Howard University
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
New York University
University of Central Florida
University of Houston
University of South Carolina
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Eligibility Criteria

Enrolled at least 9 credit hours for upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating in December
Undergraduate or graduate hospitality management major
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
A U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident