AIHM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MALDIVIANS

In loving memory of Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku, one of the forefathers of Maldivian hospitality and friend of Minor Hotels for over two decades, our chairman and CEO, William Heinecke, has sponsored two scholarships in his name.

The Asian Institute of Hospitality Management combines the Swiss excellence of Les Roches with a uniquely Asian outlook. Students will be based in Bangkok and Pattaya for their 3.5-year BBA in Global Hospitality Management.

Spread the word: we are accepting applications now.

What the scholarship covers

Two scholarships are on offer for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management based in Thailand.

These scholarships cover the following expenses:

100% tuition fee for seven semesters / three-and-a-half years (USD 37,995)
Learning resources and practical arts apparel (USD 4,470)
Health and accident insurance (USD 2,230)
Admission fee (USD 100)

Remark:

Scholarship students are required to maintain good academic standing and participate in 30 hours per semester of CSR for the first two years.
All scholarship students will be expected to commit to working at a Minor hotel property in the Maldives for an agreed period of time after their studies.

1^st scholarship

September 2021 intake

2^nd scholarship

April 2022 intake

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Basic Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:

Maldivian

Minimum age:

17.5 years

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Acceptable qualifications include:

Minimum of two full A-levels (GCEs)
International Baccalaureate (IB) (minimum 24 points)
GED diploma (minimum 145 points in all four areas)

English-language Requirements:

TOEFL 525/70 or above (paper/iBT)
IELTS 5.5 average (each subcomponent can be 0.5 less than the required average score, but not lower)
CAMBRIDGE FCE/CAE B2 first or above

Selection Process

15 June – 10 July 2021: Applicants submit all required documentation to our admissions team at admissions@aihm.education

13 July 2021: Shortlist of candidates selected for interview

30 July 2021: Scholarship recipients announced

Scholarship committee

Sanjay I. Maniku

Tim Bulow

COO of Minor Education

Warren Stanworth

Academic Dean

Student Testimonials

I was really excited to travel to a new country and start my education, but because of the pandemic…I didn't know how it would go. The way the classes are organised and the way the lecturers conduct the classes is amazing. The journey with AIHM so far has been…wonderful and full of new experiences and knowledge. So happy and thankful for this wonderful opportunity.

Ahmed Mohamed