Colavria Hospitality Education Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Purpose:
The Fund is established to provide scholarships to students committed to pursuing a career in long-term care, assisted living, or rehabilitation.
As a response to the increasingly demanding needs for talented workers the Colavria Hospitality Education Foundation was established to provide scholarships for individuals seeking higher education attainment and the opportunity to apply these skills toward careers in long-term care. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, levels of education, and disciplines are welcomed.
Rehabilitation, assisted living, and long-term care careers offer limitless opportunities in the areas of Business Administration, Nursing, Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Social Services, Therapy, and more.

Criteria:
• Be meeting MSU Denver’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state, or institutional aid
• Be a Colorado resident
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Provide a statement of intent of 250 words or less regarding their interest and commitment to pursuing a career in long-term care, assisted living, or rehabilitation
• Have a declared major in Health Care Management, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Human Services, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, Recreation Management,
Exercise Science, Nutrition, or within the College of Business.