Career Destination: Business Travel
The GBTA Foundation Destination Scholarship project provides exceptional rising industry leaders with funds to help cover the costs of their undergraduate or graduate studies, fees, and/or professional development programs.
Launching in phases in 2025, this inaugural fund will first become available in the U.S., followed by an expansion to other countries later in the year. The fund will award over $15,000 in scholarships to high-achieving individuals demonstrating a strong commitment to the industry. This investment in their education and professional growth will equip them with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to excel in the dynamic world of business travel.
SPECIAL NOTE: GBTA Foundation will receive and consider the first 100 fully submitted applications. Once 100 complete applications have been submitted, the scholarship portal will be CLOSED.
GBTA Scholars Share Their Stories
Doreen Burse
Sr Vice President, Worldwide Sales
United Airlines
Kristen Shovlin
Vice President, Sales Operations and Development
Delta Air Lines
Mary Ellen Hess
Executive Vice President, Business Development
Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
Who Should Apply
This scholarship is open to aspiring and current professionals who are registered at an accredited college or university for the 2025-2026 academic school year and:
- Are U.S. residents*.
- Are passionate about the business travel industry.
- Demonstrate academic excellence or professional potential.
- Are pursuing or planning to pursue relevant undergraduate or graduate studies.
Our Commitment
When business travel thrives, we all succeed.
By launching the Destination Scholarship program, we are investing in the future of the workforce – talented individuals who will drive industry innovation and success tomorrow.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our partners, and a special matching gift from Dave Hilfman, we look forward to awarding the first round of scholarships in 2025.
How to Support the Program
The GBTA Foundation depends on support from the industry to collaborate on solutions and drive transformative change.
We invite you to join us in empowering the next generation of business travel leaders. Your generous contributions will directly impact the lives of deserving students and strengthen the foundation of our industry. Donate today or reach out to our team for corporate partnership opportunities.
The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, and donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
SPECIAL NOTE: GBTA Foundation will receive and consider the first 100 fully submitted applications. Once 100 complete applications have been submitted, the scholarship portal will be CLOSED.
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