Since 1996, The New Jersey Club Foundation has provided scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated a sincere desire through their actions to pursue a career in Club Management.
Scholarship Awards
Each academic year, The New Jersey Club Foundation may award up to four scholarships in the amount of $3,000 or more (based on the availability of funds and merit of applications). Scholarship awards will be made at the recommendation of the Selection Committee and approval of The New Jersey Club Foundation Board. The scholarship award will be made in November at the NJCMA’s Annual Meeting.
Who should apply?
Any student who is actively seeking a career in the private club industry and is currently attending an accredited, four-year College or University, may apply.
Criteria
- Active membership and participation in the CMAA Student chapter at their college or university.
- Proof of part time or full time work, or an internship for a minimum of 300 hours at a club located in New Jersey belonging to the National Club Manager’s Association (CMAA) in the immediate past 12 months.
- Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale.
- Freshman and Sophomores must be taking or have completed an introductory course in hospitality. Juniors and Seniors must be taking or have completed a 3 credit course dedicated to Club Management.
5. Successful completion of one semester in a 4-year Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management program.
Application Requirements
To apply for The New Jersey Clubworks Scholarship, you must provide the following:
q Complete and submit an official application by October 1st.
q Letter(s) of recommendation from a New Jersey club manager
q Letter(s) of recommendation from a CMAA Student Chapter Advisor
q Current resume
q Write an essay (Maximum 1000 words) addressing the following components:
1. Your career objectives
2. What has motivated you to pursue a career in club management?
3. Why do you think you will succeed as a club manager?
4. What specific knowledge, skills and abilities are important for a career in club management
5. Your specific involvement in CMAA activities and the private club industry.
6. Why you feel that you should be a New Jersey Clubworks Scholarship recipient.
q Attach a copy of your official college transcript(s) to the completed application. If a transcript for the current semester is not readily available, send transcripts from previous semester(s) and indicate that the current transcript will follow.
Send To: New Jersey Club Foundation
C/o Somerset Hills Country Club
Attn: Liz Fritz-Grant, CCM
180 Mine Mount Road
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Phone (908) 766-0043
FAX (908) 766-1748
