National Park College (NPC) student Jason Hunt received the Arkansas Hospitality Association
Scholarship in the amount of $1000 per semester. He is seeking an Associate of Applied
Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Hunt will graduate in May 2022 and plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas
Pulaski Tech to complete his culinary training. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa
Honors Society.
Hunt said pastry work is his passion. “I think it is the artistic aspect to it and
the precision that you have to do with baking that I like.” He currently works as
a pastry manager for Homeplate Café in Jessieville and hopes to open a French bistro
one day.
“My Mother is an NPC graduate and professor, so I’ve literally grown up with NPC in
my life. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and baking, but realized my full potential during
my time in the Hospitality and Tourism Program. The management skills I’ve acquired
have prepared me to take my passion to a whole other level,” said Hunt.
Associate professor Eve Victory described Hunt as an outstanding student with an excellent
grade-point average. “Jason is a delight, and has the smarts and dedication to make
an incredible career in our industry. I cannot wait to see how far he can fly.”
