Tourism Major Receives National Tourism Foundation Scholarship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2004
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Tourism Major Receives National Tourism
Foundation Scholarship
Heather Foreman, a senior at California State University, Chico, is the recipient of the National Tourism Foundation 2004 California $2,000 Scholarship. Foreman is majoring in special event and tourism management.
In addition to the scholarship money, Foreman received an invitation to the National Tour Association’s Annual Convention in Toronto, Nov. 12-16. The convention was attended by more than 3,000 industry professionals, as well as the award recipients. Recipients participated in roundtable discussions with NTA members and got a firsthand look at business negotiations in progress.
To be eligible for the California Scholarship, applicants must be full-time students and residents of California. They must have a 3.0 GPA or better, be entering the junior or senior year and have a degree emphasis in a travel-and-tourism-related field.
Foreman planned and executed large events for Bonfante Gardens Golf & Games and Hecker Pass: A Family Adventure. She is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.
“I decided to pursue a degree in travel and tourism while working as an events coordinator for a small theme park and family entertainment center. I enjoyed meeting new people and planning out events. I am a very detailed individual, and this industry presented a challenge for me. I am interested in the tourism field because most major events rely on tourism. I also enjoy working in different cities and being exposed to different cultures,” said Foreman.
The National Tourism Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by the National Tour Association, an organization of nearly 4,000 travel professionals. Since 1982, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million to travel and tourism students in the form of grants, scholarships and awards.
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