CTO Foundation Introduces Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship

About the Scholarship

The CTO Foundation is introducing the Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship of up to US$7500 to a Caribbean national seeking to enhance their skills in any area of sustainable tourism development.

About Jean Holder

Recognised globally as the father of Caribbean tourism development, Jean Holder played a critical role in changing the course of Caribbean tourism. He dedicated over 30 years of his professional life to the development and expansion of the sector in the region by charting its path towards becoming the primary foreign exchange earner and the engine of economic growth.

Among his many priorities were ensuring the region’s tourism sector became sustainable, and helping Caribbean nationals understand that employment in the tourism industry provided a career of service. He stressed the need for Caribbean children to be taught the importance of tourism from a very early age and pioneered the eco-tourism conference, which later became the Sustainable Tourism Conference.

“Jean Holder was a champion of tourism education at all levels in the Caribbean and an architect of the CTO Scholarship Foundation. He was also a relentless advocate for sustainable tourism in all its forms. Therefore, it is fitting that we name this scholarship after him in honour of the yeoman service he gave to Caribbean tourism for over three decades,”

said Jacqueline Johnson, chairman of the CTO Foundation and CEO of MarryCaribbean.com, a division of Global Bridal Group “The foundation is thankful to Mr Holder’s children for allowing us to recognise his contribution in this way.”

Other Scholarships and Grants

Applicants may also apply for the Bonita Morgan Memorial Scholarship, the Audrey Palmer Hawks Memorial Scholarship, the Arley Sobers Memorial Scholarship or a study grant.

About the CTO Scholarship Foundation

The CTO Scholarship Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) entity established in 1997. Its main aim is to provide opportunities for Caribbean nationals to pursue studies in the areas of tourism and other tourism-related disciplines, including hospitality and language training.

How to Apply

To apply for the Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship, or any of the scholarships or grants being offered by the foundation this year, please visit https://ctofoundation.org/apply.

Deadline

The deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday 10 May 2024.

Conclusion

The Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a man who dedicated his life to the development of Caribbean tourism. We encourage eligible Caribbean nationals to apply for this scholarship and take the first step towards a career in sustainable tourism development.