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White Family Scholars

White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

At the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), we’ll take your next giant leap — together. As a globally recognized program of experience engineers, you’ll be the driving force behind consumers’ memorable encounters at events, hotels, restaurants, tourist destinations and more. The White Family Scholars scholarship aims to support students pursuing their passion of becoming hospitalitarians — someone who, in their DNA, feels good by making other people feel good. Scholars will participate in transformative experiences, learning to lead and innovate in the dynamic hospitality and service industries. The scholarship is designed to cover full tuition and fees for both resident and non-resident students annually.

Bruce White

Building the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders

Established in memory of Bruce White, founder and former chairman of White Lodging, the funds will support exceptional hospitality students within the Purdue University White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM).

Along with the scholarship, Bruce White and White Lodging have left impressive footprints around Purdue, including the investment in the historic Purdue Memorial Union hotel to transform it into a luxury hotel and hands-on learning laboratory. The Union Club Hotel was named the Best Boutique Hotel in the U.S. in 2021 and is now part of Marriott’s exclusive Autograph Collection of luxury boutique hotels. This iconic spot is the only student-run Autograph Collection Hotel in the world. White Lodging is one of Marriott’s largest franchises and one of the country’s largest privately held hospitality companies.

Take your Next Giant Leap in Hospitality

Eligibility

Requirements for Prospective Students

Criteria

  • High cumulative high school GPA
  • High SAT or ACT Score
  • Area: Enrolled in Purdue’s hospitality and tourism management major and committed to completing the finance concentration.
  • Have a passion for the hospitality business.
  • Work experience in the hospitality industry (such as in hotels, restaurants, events etc.)
  • U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident only.

Official Transcript

Applicants will need a transcript.

Updated Resume

All applicants will need an updated resume.

Essay

Bruce White, who generously supported The White Family Scholars scholarship, was the true Hospitalitarian – someone who, in their DNA, feels good by making other people feel good, who brings the virtue of hospitality to life. In no more than 300 words, tell us why you consider yourself to be a hospitalitarian and how this scholarship will help you excel in your hospitality career.

Application Deadline

January 21 and October 20 (each year)

Application Link

Current Purdue students

For important dates and to learn more about re-applying for the White Family Scholars program on the HTM scholarship page.

For questions, contact Paul Whitehurst, HTM Career Center Coordinator at pwhitehu@purdue.edu.