Conceptualized in the Spring of 2020, EQTR, pronounced e·qua·tor, is a non-profit organization that’s purpose is to actively create scholarship, internship, and mentorship opportunities in the luxury travel space; specifically geared towards college-aged BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and marginalized communities.

Mission

The EQTR Initiative consists of three branches: The EQTR Scholarship, The EQTR Scholarship + Mentorship Program, and the EQTR internship. All EQTR programs are designed to cultivate future BIPOC leaders and entrepreneurs by providing a comprehensive understanding of the competitive and rapidly-expanding luxury travel industry, guided by some of today’s most notable leaders.

Programs 

The EQTR Scholarship Program will reward three winners a total of $5,000 each towards their tuition. In addition to the scholarship award, all winners will have the option to receive an additional $1,000 if they choose to opt-in to The EQTR Scholarship + Mentorship Program. The additional $1,000 can be used towards transportation, housing, and entertainment costs towards two in-person meetings with their mentor. 

For those who take part in the mentorship program, EQTR will leverage long-standing partnerships within the travel community to pair inquiring college students with a network of global mentors and expert coaches in the luxury travel industry as well as a dedicated mentor that will meet with them on a regular basis in a year-long mentorship program.

Our The EQTR Internship will be twofold, catering to our interns from an educational perspective through scheduled masterclasses while providing guidance and structure with an allocated mentor throughout the three months they work with SmartFlyer. Interns will be carefully paired with mentors who will guide and provide career development support in the hospitality industry. 

Join the Wave

We need your support! As we are building our program, we need all the support we can get. We are looking for mentors, public speakers, connectors, subject matter experts, and volunteers. get in touch her to connect.