The fund was established in 1993 to honor John Hjorth, the founding President of the San Diego ASTA Chapter, on the occasion of it's 20th anniversary as an ASTA Chapter. Any employee of a San Diego ASTA Chapter member pursuing one of the ICTA certification programs, ICTA Destination Specialists programs, or any ASTA Educational program is eligible to apply. The applicant must have a minimum of two years travel industry experience. This fund was established in 1989. It is focusing all it's resources to help alleviate the critical shortage of a new generation of employees and to stimulate interest in destination specific training for existing agents.
Applicants can apply for an award every year.
Money will be paid directly to sponsoring institution. ASTA sponsored training programs, ICTA Destination Specialist or other industry training programs. Award amounts may be adjusted according to tuition costs. The scholarship is a one year offering, but applicant can re-apply for a second year. Scholarship money will be paid directly to the sponsoring institution.