Sylvester Taylor "Invictus" Hospitality Scholarship

Funded by
Think Outside The World, LLC
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$3,000
3 winners, $1,000 each
Awarded
Winners
3
Finalists
18
Application Deadline
Apr 24, 2023
Winners Announced
May 24, 2023
Education Level
Any
3
Contributions
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Career Aspiration:
Hospitality Industry/ Food Service
Education level:
High school seniors, Undergraduates, Trade School, Graduates
Career Aspiration:
Education level:
Hospitality Industry/ Food Service
High school seniors, Undergraduates, Trade School, Graduates

Among the diverse career opportunities available to students, hospitality is among the most fulfilling. Those in this career field participate in a welcoming workplace environment to provide exemplary service and nurture a positive experience for those around them.

Sylvester Taylor has over 40 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry, with 28 of those years spent at Walt Disney World Resort in Hospitality. His most rewarding roles were Certified Meeting Planner and Wine Sommelier in Convention Services.

He believed in celebrating outstanding service as he was awarded Disney's Top Casting Scout for three consecutive years. Fostering authenticity and friendliness throughout his career was exceptionally important to him. His talents did not go unrecognized, as he has left an impact that others will feel for years to come.

"Invictus," the name of Sylvester's favorite poem, encouraged others to shape their future despite the odds that might discourage them. To honor his legacy, The Sylvester Taylor "Invictus" Hospitality Scholarship seeks to reward a student pursuing a career in the hospitality and food service industry.

All High School Seniors, Undergraduate, Trade School, and Graduate school students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell us a bit about yourself and how this scholarship will help you.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published January 10, 2023
$3,000
3 winners, $1,000 each
Awarded
Winners
3
Finalists
18
Application Deadline
Apr 24, 2023
Winners Announced
May 24, 2023
Education Level
Any
3
Contributions
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Essay Topic

Please tell us a bit about yourself and how this scholarship will help you.

300–500 words

Winning Applications