Supporting RISE Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship
The RISE Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship is a partnership between Pro-invest Group and AUT Foundation that helps remove financial barriers for aspiring hospitality students while creating opportunities for the next generation of industry talent.
Funded through the generosity of hotel guests, team members and supporters across Pro-invest's New Zealand hotels, the scholarship provides $5,000 towards tuition fees for an AUT student pursuing a hospitality or tourism-related qualification.
Guests staying at voco Auckland City Centre, Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown are invited to contribute to the scholarship fund through a simple donation programme displayed throughout each hotel. Every donation helps invest in the future of New Zealand's hospitality industry by supporting talented young people who may otherwise face barriers to tertiary education.
The scholarship is available to students enrolled in eligible hospitality and tourism programmes at AUT, including the Bachelor of International Hospitality Management, Global Tourism, and Culinary Arts pathways. In addition to financial support, recipients may have access to mentoring, work experience, internship opportunities, and potential employment pathways with Pro-invest Group.
As one of Australasia's leading hotel investment and hospitality groups, Pro-invest is committed to developing future industry leaders and creating meaningful opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers in hospitality and tourism.
Together, AUT Foundation, Pro-invest Group, and the thousands of guests who choose to give are helping students rise, succeed, and shape the future of hospitality in Aotearoa New Zealand.
A donation of any size can help transform a student's future. Every contribution made through participating Pro-invest hotels goes directly towards funding the RISE Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship, helping talented AUT students achieve their educational and career aspirations.
Founded in 2010, Pro-invest Group is a leading hospitality investment and asset management company that owns and operates hotels across Australia and New Zealand. Through the RISE Scholarship programme, Pro-invest is investing in the future of the hospitality sector by supporting emerging talent and creating pathways into education, employment, and long-term industry success.
Scholarship recipients are selected annually from eligible AUT students who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and tourism and face barriers to entering tertiary education.
For details about how this fund is managed or any other questions:
Email: foundation@aut.ac.nz