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Apex Hotels and Queen Margaret University (QMU) have reignited their long-standing partnership to establish a new scholarship programme for hospitality and tourism students.
The initiative, which launched in January 2026, revives a collaborative relationship that was originally from 2004 to 2020.
Through the agreement, Apex Hotels will invest £60,000 over the next four years to support students enrolled in QMU’s BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management degree.
Up to 20 students will benefit from the programme, with each scholar receiving £3,000 in financial support over a two-year period.
Beyond financial assistance, the programme provides scholars with exclusive industry insights, professional networking opportunities, and a pathway to paid roles within Apex Hotels.
The first cohort of five scholars for the 2025/26 academic year was officially selected in January following an event at the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in Edinburgh.
The successful third-year students selected for the first cohort include Joseph Marooth, Yana Surina, and Viktoriia Hirenko, who are joined by fourth-year students Ava Dillon and Patricia Aquino.
Averil Wilson, managing director at Apex Hotels, said: “Supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals is a priority for Apex Hotels. We are proud to collaborate with QMU to help students succeed and to showcase the exciting range of career paths available within our industry. We are also excited to work with emerging talent to keep pushing the boundaries and improving the sector’s offering.”
Thomas Kelly, head of development and alumni relations at QMU, added: “We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Apex Hotels. This programme not only alleviates financial pressures for our students, but also provides invaluable real‑world experience and networking opportunities.
“It’s a fantastic example of QMU’s Empower programme, and how academia and industry can work together to strengthen the talent pipeline for the hospitality sector. We are ambitious in our support of our graduate development opportunities, and in our aspirations for the future of the industry in Scotland and beyond.”
Apex Hotels and Queen Margaret University (QMU) have reignited their long-standing partnership to establish a new scholarship programme for hospitality and tourism students.
The initiative, which launched in January 2026, revives a collaborative relationship that was originally from 2004 to 2020.
Through the agreement, Apex Hotels will invest £60,000 over the next four years to support students enrolled in QMU’s BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management degree.
Up to 20 students will benefit from the programme, with each scholar receiving £3,000 in financial support over a two-year period.
Beyond financial assistance, the programme provides scholars with exclusive industry insights, professional networking opportunities, and a pathway to paid roles within Apex Hotels.
The first cohort of five scholars for the 2025/26 academic year was officially selected in January following an event at the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in Edinburgh.
The successful third-year students selected for the first cohort include Joseph Marooth, Yana Surina, and Viktoriia Hirenko, who are joined by fourth-year students Ava Dillon and Patricia Aquino.
Averil Wilson, managing director at Apex Hotels, said: “Supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals is a priority for Apex Hotels. We are proud to collaborate with QMU to help students succeed and to showcase the exciting range of career paths available within our industry. We are also excited to work with emerging talent to keep pushing the boundaries and improving the sector’s offering.”
Thomas Kelly, head of development and alumni relations at QMU, added: “We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Apex Hotels. This programme not only alleviates financial pressures for our students, but also provides invaluable real‑world experience and networking opportunities.
“It’s a fantastic example of QMU’s Empower programme, and how academia and industry can work together to strengthen the talent pipeline for the hospitality sector. We are ambitious in our support of our graduate development opportunities, and in our aspirations for the future of the industry in Scotland and beyond.”
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