Thanks for the question. FlyerTalkers have a long and distinguished history of giving. And scholarship funds have been among those that the community-at-large have given to. Just a few months ago, I was a proud witness when members representing other members donated over two thousand dollars to a scholarship fund for pilots ... those that will someday be flying us on mileage runs and our travel redemption dreams.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12908738-post2725.html

And I could imagine where the same may one day happen with the hospitality industry. Given what you describe, I admire that you are looking everywhere find the funds to continue your education in this area and as well to bring awareness to the impact that the current economic times have on jobs and in this case education. I think the attention right now among many members is to bring life back to the citizens of Haiti. So it may be difficult to support the type of program you mention at this time. I'm very familiar with the hospitality schools you mention being most familiar with Cornell, J&W and UNLV (I went there to play football but knew many of the hotel school students) and the competition is tough for any type of aid there or elsewhere.

Why don't we keep this thread open for a little while to see what types of leads or ideas some of our fellow members may have for you. Maybe some of the hospitality "lurkers" have an idea they have heard about within their own company's.

So keep plugging away and good luck, and never give up those dreams. One day, I look forward to staying in a hotel that you are a part of.