Charlotte, N.C.- The Hilton Charlotte Center City contributed a
$3000 endowment toward the establishment of an annual
scholarship fund for Johnson & Wales students. The
Stanford Hotels Corporation owner of the hotel has
established the scholarship fund for deserving students of
the School of Culinary Arts and the Hospitality College at
Johnson & Wales Charlotte campus. The Scholarships will be
awarded annually to students that demonstrate
extraordinary academic and career ability combined with
financial need. The fund will enable Johnson & Wales to
help retain outstanding students whose academic
accomplishments will enhance and help build the reputation
of the Hospitality College and School of Culinary Arts.
“We are proud of the mutually beneficial relationship we
have established with Johnson & Wales through their
student externship program which allows the students to
integrate their class room studies with valuable hands on
industry experience and skill enhancement by working in
key areas of our hotel. Our scholarship fund is a natural
extension of our relationship and establishes our unique
philanthropic commitment to Johnson & Wales Charlotte
campus and the development of our industries future
leaders “ said Clyde Guinn Senior Vice president of
Operations for the Stanford Hotels Corporation.
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The Hilton Charlotte Center City is owned and operated by The Stanford Hotel Corporation that specializes in the development and management of high quality, full service hotels. Stanford’s 18 properties offer 4,500 guest rooms spanning six times zones and are comprised of seven top global brands. Hilton Hotels Corporation recently awarded Stanford Hotel Corporation the Developer of the Year Award for the Hilton brand.
