Scholarship Recipients

2023 Fall Scholarship Recipient

Major: Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management: Hospitality/Travel and Tourism Management

Thank you note from student:
I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your generous scholarship. Your support has made a significant impact on my educational journey. Thanks to your kindness, I am able to pursue my dreams and work towards a brighter future. Your belief in me has motivated me to strive for excellence and make the most of this opportunity. I am truly grateful for your generosity and the doors it has opened for me. Thank you again for your support and for investing in my education. This scholarship has been instrumental in helping me achieve my educational and career goals. It has provided me with the financial support needed to pursue higher education and gain valuable knowledge and skills. With the scholarship, I have been able to focus on my studies without the burden of financial stress, allowing me to excel academically. Additionally, it has opened doors to various opportunities, such as internships and networking events, which have further enhanced my career prospects. The scholarship has not only provided me with the means to pursue my dreams but has also instilled in me a sense of confidence and determination to strive for success. I am truly grateful for this life-changing opportunity.

2024 Spring Scholarship Recipient

Major: Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management: Hospitality/Travel and Tourism Management

Thank you note from student:
Thank you for being a champion for my education because this will truly allow me to expand my knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry. Words can’t describe the feeling that I’m feeling, and just know that you have my undying gratitude and respect. I will use this opportunity to the best of my ability, and you picked the perfect candidate to help! I have a strong passion for the culinary department and hospitality industry and this scholarship will help me achieve everything I hope to get. Thank you so much for allowing me to receive this blessed opportunity and it’s such an honor truly.

2024 Spring Scholarship Recipient

Major: Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management: Hospitality/Travel and Tourism Management

Thank you note from student:
I am beyond honored to be the recipient of the Fall 2023 Travel & Sports Legacy Foundation Scholarship. I would like to extend my gratitude for your generous contribution towards my educational success. I am entering my final year with Tarrant County College with plans to graduate in the Spring of 2024 with two certifications in the Hospitality Industry. While being a full-time student myself, I also work at TCC in helping others achieve and reach their educational goals. This scholarship will allow me to further my education and will help turn my dream into a reality of owning my own business and being a partner to upcoming growing venue. Thank you so much for awarding me this incredible award. I know that my education and skills will greatly benefit from your generosity.

2024 Spring Scholarship Recipient

Major: Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Thank you note from student:
Thank you for being a champion for my education. In my life I have not had many people take a chance on me. Thank you for being someone who took the time to take a chance on me. Thank you for giving me the chance to live my dreams and change my life for the better. Most of all thank you for helping me be an example to my six nephews. Showing them that dreams do come true with hard work and never giving up no matter how hard it gets.

2024 Spring Scholarship Recipient

Major: Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Thank you note from student:
Thank you for your generous contribution to my education as a Culinary student. It has been an interesting journey for me, being that I am a Breast Cancer Survivor. I’ve learned to not give up. But going back to college has been very tough, with doctor appointments and bills. This donation will go a long way in helping me out. I work two jobs and I still can’t make ends meet. I’m very determined to make my dream of being a Chef come true, because life is extremely short. So, the financial burden for this semester has been eased that much more. This scholarship will help me to remain focused on my education and my career goals. I was thinking of going part-time, because of the financial issues I’m having. But this scholarship was a sign for me to keep going, because everything happens for a reason. And I am so very grateful. You’re helping me to get one step closer to my dream.

2024 Spring Scholarship Recipient

Major: Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Thank you note from student:
I would like to thank you for this wonderful opportunity that you have provided. I hope you have a wonderful day, morning, evening, and night. I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. My educational/career goals are to graduate and probably attend university for a bachelor’s degree, then find a job in the same field I studied for. This scholarship will help me achieve this goal by covering expenses for my studies and supplies. Thank you and have a wonderful rest of your day.

2023 Fall Francis Kobty Hospitality Scholarship

Major: Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Thank you note from student:
I am very thankful and grateful. This scholarship allows me to take classes I need to get my degree. This scholarship is a great help, and I am overjoyed.

2022 Fall Scholarship Recipient – TCC

Thank you for helping me achieve my goals through this scholarship. If it was not for this scholarship, I would not be able to do the things I want to do. I have always wanted to be helpful to my family and I think that this will most likely help very much. I will be able to get a car and not worry so much about tuition fees. I can’t thank you enough for helping me.

2022-23 Scholarship Recipient – TCC

I want to express my gratitude for your kind donation to the Travel & Sports Legacy Foundation scholarship. I feel incredibly privileged to get this award. Your scholarship will significantly impact my college life this term. I can now start the fall semester at Tarrant County College as a fresh slate, with a more focused and motivated mind, in completing my degree in baking and pastry in 2024. I appreciate you for making my future better.

2022 Fall Scholarship Recipient – TCC

Thank you so much for considering and selecting me to be a scholarship recipient! I am so excited and grateful for every bit of help along this journey, be it financial contributions, experience, or mentorship. Getting to this degree has definitely been a delayed process but there’s no stopping me now! I look forward to the scholarship event in October!

2022 Francis Kobty Hospitality Scholarship Recipient – TCC

Dear Kobty Family, I’d like to say thank you for believing me. Enough so to trust me with an opportunity like this. The money you have provided for my studies will help me futher peruse my educational goals fulltime. With the knowledge I ear I will use it to pursue my career to the highest level. Finally, when I open my own restaurant, I will save you all a seat as a token of my gratitude.

2022-23 Scholarship Recipient – UT Arlington

Andre Zamudio is an Arlington ISD Lamar High School graduate. He received his Associate Degree in Arts of Kinesiology from Tarrant County College. He is currently enrolled in UT Arlington pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Leadership & Management. After graduation, Andre hopes to pursue a master’s degree in business management and eventually work in the front office of a professional sports franchise. He is very thankful and wants to express his deepest gratitude for receiving the TSLF scholarship.

2021-22 Scholarship Recipient  – TCC

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity you have given to not just me, but all of us who have received this scholarship. This scholarship will grant me the opportunity to truly focus on school rather than having to pick up extra shifts at work to help pay off loans. I feel truly proud and empowered that I have received this scholarship and I can tell my parents that I have it handled.

This scholarship will help me refine my culinary skills and grow as an entrepreneur. The opportunity that you gave me will kickstart my career in becoming a business owner and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully one day I can show the product of your generous donation through my food when I own my own establishment.

Fall 2020 Scholarship Recipient – TCC

Jonathan Monges is a graduate of Arlington High and participated in the AISD Dan Dipert CTC Hospitality Services & Culinary Arts Program. “This scholarship means that I now have the opportunity to pursue my education and career with less worries about ways to pay for college. It also means that my efforts in high school did not go unnoticed and that my overall dedication was worth pursuing to get to this point. My current education goals are to be able to pursue my culinary and hospitality career through Tarrant County College’s vast selection of courses and with this scholarship it makes it much easier for me to do so.”

2020-21 Scholarship Recipient – UT Arlington

The Travel & Sports Legacy Foundation has connected me with numerous people who have helped me. My favorite part of this whole experience was the ability to connect with the CoreClarity mentors that the TSLF provides. They help you see your top talents and focus on strengthening them even more.

2020-21 Scholarship Recipient – TCC

Dollie Chevalier is working on a AA degree in Hospitality at TCC’s Southeast Campus.  “My career goals consist of making dreams come true by making customers happy. I want them to relax, as I create experiences of a lifetime,” she writes.  She is enjoying all aspects of her education and feels she is on a path to preparing herself for a great career.  “The DFW area has many attractions and there are so many great opportunities. I look forward to a position in the area that keeps me busy and challenges my skills,” she states.  This scholarship is particularly helpful in light of the pandemic and all the work hour reductions she has faced.

2020-21 Scholarship Recipient – TCC

Amin Muhammad has some big goals:  “I want to be a contributor for the Hospitality industry, not only in academia but also in corporate. I want to bridge academia and the practical field. It’s my vision to bring the big names of the Hotel Industry (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham) into academia support, making them academic partners for colleges and universities for the Hospitality Management field, not by their finances only (that’s an easy way out) but also by linking the learning of their employees and hotel partners to get college certifications. Simultaneously colleges can get huge numbers of internships and job fairs and a lot more,” he writes.  He’s thinking big for the industry.  Amin has a strong 3.75 GPA and is in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at the TCC Southeast Campus.  Amin provides care and living expenses for his ailing parents and also has a daughter who lives with him, so expenses are tight.  He appreciates the support this scholarship provides.

2020-21 Scholarship Recipient – TCC

Daniel Perez graduated from Northside High School and is carrying a 4.0 GPA in TCC’s Hospitality Management Program.  He experienced a critical medical problem that took him to the brink of death.  Grateful for his recovery, although long and arduous, Daniel puts his all into his school work. “I want to own my own bed & breakfast or inn some day. It is a dream of mine, not many people know about it; it is one of risks and it takes dedication to succeed. The hospitality industry is down right now, and I have faith it will come back. I intend to take advantage of this scholarship and learn as much as I can about the world of hospitality. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream and set me on the right path to reach my goals,” Daniel writes.  He is a big Texas Rangers fan and was happy to go to the last games at the old Globe Life Park.  He is one of five children in a tight family and he is thankful for all the sacrifices his parents have made for him and his siblings over the years.  Doing well in school will be a wonderful “thank you” back to them.

2020-21 Scholarship Recipient – UT Arlington

I want to personally thank you for selecting me as the recipient for the Arlington Sports Legacy Foundation scholarship. I take pride in knowing that I was the first recipient for this scholarship, and I am looking forward to any future encounters. I want to also note that the financial support really helped me as I was able to get the rest of my books for this semester as well as a few other items.

As I read over your mission statement, I loved how I saw the focus to connect Arlington and its underserved communities together. Growing up in those underserved communities, I know how it felt not having many resources or options for the future. It is nice to see that there is someone who wants to put in the effort and give back to those communities, to give those families more avenues for a greater future.

Again, I want to thank you for the opportunity to be the first to receive this scholarship and I would love the opportunity to learn more about what exactly your mission is for the communities of Arlington.