The SITE Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026–27 Academic Scholarships, supporting four exceptional students as they pursue careers in incentive travel, hospitality, and business events.
Each student will receive a US$5,000 scholarship to help further their education while continuing to develop the knowledge, leadership skills, and industry experience that will shape the future of incentive travel.
“The future of incentive travel depends on the talent we invest in today. These four students have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also a genuine passion for creating meaningful experiences, leading with purpose, and shaping the future of our industry. On behalf of the SITE Foundation, congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients. We look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the years ahead.” – Jonathan Richards, 2026 President of SITE Foundation
Receiving 2026-27 academic scholarships from SITE Foundation are:
- Abdul Rehman, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Liesl Jach, Brigham Young University
- Lily Huttenstine, Michigan State University
- Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Applications will open again in the first half of 2027 to fund 2027-28 academic prizes. Sign up to receive emails from SITE or check the SITE Foundation scholarships page for more details about these annual awards.
Anyone interested in supporting scholarships and other SITE Foundation projects can make a donation to directly support these industry-building efforts. SITE Foundation is a US-based 501(c)(3) organization.
