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Applications Now Being Accepted for Our Union’s Scholarships
Both Vito J. Pitta and Division A programs are accepting applications.
Applications Now Being Accepted for Vito J. Pitta Scholarships
In society where income is often tied directly to education, no one can deny the value of a college education. As an example, several government studies have revealed that college graduates under 30 years of age have a much lower unemployment rate than high school graduates in that same age group.
$408,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 34 High School Seniors
It was a day of celebration on June 21, when 34 children of our union’s members were awarded a total of $408,000 in college scholarships. It was by far the largest amount of money ever awarded in a single year since the program’s inception in 1987. To date, the scholarship program has now awarded a total of $8,768,000 in grants to 1,080 students. It is money well spent. Past surveys have revealed that the program has had an outstanding record of success — virtually all previous recipients finished college or graduate school or are still pursuing their education.
Mario Gabelli Donates Additional $100,000 for This Year's Scholarships!
In February, Mario Gabelli contacted our Union to ask how the union's scholarship program was doing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Mr. Gabelli donated an additional $100,000 for this year's awards. To date, he has contributed a total of $451,000 to HTC's scholarship fund! Read more...
High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2018 College Scholarships!
The Vito J. Pitta scholarship program and the Hotel Trades Council Division A scholarship program are now accepting applications for the 2018 awards.
High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2017 College Scholarships!
The Vito J. Pitta scholarship program and the Hotel Trades Council Division A scholarship program are now accepting applications for the 2017 awards. These programs provide an outstanding opportunity for members’ children to attend the college or university of their choice and to realize their career goals.
High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2021 College Scholarships!
The Union is happy to announce that both the Vito J. Pitta scholarship program and the Hotel Trades Council Division A scholarship program are now accepting applications for the 2021 awards! These programs provide an outstanding opportunity for the children of HTC and Local 6 members to receive funding to help attend the college or university of their choice and to realize their career goals. For these reasons parents should not let their children miss out on the chance to enter these competitions! Read more...
High School Seniors Can Now Apply for 2025 College Scholarships!
The Vito J. Pitta Scholarship program and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council Division A Scholarship program are now accepting applications for the 2025 competitions.
Since the start of the Union’s scholarship program over 39 years ago, it has provided over 1,170 of our members’ children with the financial support necessary to pursue their dreams of a college education.
Scholarship winners receive awards of $12,000 apiece, paid in increments of $3,000 for each of the four years of college. Last year, $432,000 was awarded to 36 talented high school seniors, bringing the program’s total grants to over $10.4 million. Read more...
Prizes Awarded in 2020 Writing Competition
The Coronavirus pandemic has staggered our industry and our country, but has not in any way diminished the talent and creativity of the children of our Union's members. This much was obvious from the essays and narratives submitted to the Union's annual writing competition. There were many excellent entries, and nine of them resulted in the students winning cash prizes. Read more...
