The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation wants to see you succeed. We offer scholarship application coaching to help you present the best version of yourself. We want you to be polished and prepared for job interviews, university applications, and shine in other aspects of your life. If you need assistance with structuring your essay or a resume review, we are here to help. Please contact the Foundation Manager, Charity Mills, at cmills@timothysylam.org to schedule a consultation. Documents and Application Requirements Your completed application must include: • 2 Short Essay responses within the application form (maximum of 1,000 words per section. Answers must be in short essay format 2-5 paragraphs) • Academic transcripts, degree, diploma, or other proof of scholarly merit or letter of acceptance for certification scholarship applications. • Current resume • Digital photo/headshot in jpeg or png format with a neutral or professional background and avoid “selfies.” • Awards, recognitions, photos of achievements, trophies, or certificates. (Do not send a list of achievements.) • Letter of recommendation (to be sent separately, see details below) A letter of recommendation/support must be submitted from a current or former manager, instructor, or peer who can attest to your commitment to the hospitality industry. The letter must be on the official letterhead and include complete contact information of the referrer. Letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the referrer. See specific application pages for direct links. (fb)

In 2023, the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation established a partnership with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International to cross-promote organizations and provide funding for their professional certifications to qualified applicants. The Foundation has awarded many scholarships for its various courses over the last 2 years. HSMAI is now offering a new designation opportunity entitled Certified Hotel Sales Leader (CHSL). This certification recognizes and validates the knowledge, experience, and capabilities of hotel sales leaders. This certification is eligible for funding from the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation. To apply, please visit TSYLF.ORG/certification-scholarships. HSMAI offers additional certifications such as: CRME: Certified Revenue Management Executive: A course on hospitality revenue optimization for professionals who are established in their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise in the field of revenue optimization. CHDM: Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer: A globally recognized certification for established hospitality digital marketing professionals with aspirations of leveraging digital channels to maximize online revenues. CHBA: Certified in Hospitality Business Acumen: A globally recognized certification for hospitality professionals who are seeking to sharpen their hospitality business acumen. CRMA: Certified Revenue Management Analyst: This certification is designed for hospitality students who aspire for careers in hotel revenue optimization and for hospitality instructors looking to supplement their revenue management curriculum. HSMAI Las Vegas Chapter (fb)