Applications are now being accepted at the Maine Innkeepers Association for their Annual Scholarship Program for Maine students who have been accepted at accredited schools offering concentrations in specialized aspects of the hospitality industry, including hotel administration and culinary sciences.

Schools considered eligible include state universities and vocational training schools in Maine and elsewhere which offer hospitality industry courses, as well as colleges and specialized institutions that offer degree programs in either two-year or four-year training.

There is no age limit for applicants. Applications must be received by March 29.

Over the past 17 years the Maine Innkeepers Association has given out more than $92,000 in scholarships to about 140 recipients. After the establishment of an education foundation and a tax-exempt status, more scholarship money is anticipated. For more information, call 773-7670 or e-mail info@ maineinns.com.