tracy kimberlin & KITTY RATCLIFFE travel & tourism scholarship

The deadline to apply for 2025 is May 1, 2025.

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The Tracy Kimberlin and Kitty Ratcliffe Travel & Tourism Scholarship was created to honor and recognize the work of Tracy Kimberlin & Kitty Ratcliffe, two legendary leaders in the Missouri tourism industry.  Tracy served as the CEO of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau for more than 35 years and retired from the position in December 2022 and Kitty served as CEO at Explore St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission for 18 years and retired in August 2024.

Throughout their tenures within the travel & tourism industry, Tracy & Kitty were a driving force for countless initiatives and programs that not only supported Springfield and St. Louis, but DMOs state-wide. 

The scholarships will support students pursuing a degree in the tourism industry, with preference given to students attending a college in the state of Missouri.  

In 2025, this $1,000 award will be presented by the Missouri Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (MACVB).

To apply for the Tracy Kimberlin & Kitty Ratcliffe Travel & Tourism Scholarship, eligible applicants must currently be enrolled in a tourism related degree program in Missouri.  Financial need is not a factor in the selection criteria.

Successful applicants must include a letter of support from the Dean or another appropriate official, plus two letters of recommendation, with the required application form.

The 2025 deadline for submission is May 1, 2025.

Questions about the scholarship may be directed to jill@c2cpro.solutions.