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In addition to our general scholarships of $2,500, multiple private individuals and donors have invested in the future of the restaurant industry by providing resources for scholarships to students like you. Criteria for each named scholarship is unique and awards can range from $2,500 to $10,000. Take a look at the variety of named scholarships available and the diverse range of career paths you can take in the restaurant industry – the possibilities are endless! Click the categories below that interest or apply to you for a dropdown of named scholarships you may be considered for:
The Robert E. Rich Aspiring Entrepreneurs Scholarship
UniPro Scholarship Fund
Robert E. Rich Aspiring Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Stephen P. Donatone Scholarship
Rachael Ray’s Yum-O! Organization Scholarship
A.J. Grisanti Memorial Scholarship Fund
CFESA Service Excellence Scholarship
North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) Scholarship
Glenn Petrini Memorial Scholarship
Chicago Foodservice Marketing Club Educational Scholarship Fund (Residents of Illinois)
DiRoNa Undergraduate Scholarship (Canada)
Ted J. Balesteri & Bert P. Cutino Scholarship (Residents of Monterey County, CA)
Carol Chorbajian Scholarship Fund (Residents of Monterey County, CA)
David Armanasco Scholarship
Monterey County Hospitality Association Scholarship
Stratas Foods Scholarship
Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) Scholarship
Women's Foodservice Forum Next Generation Scholarship
Kelly Hattan Memorial Scholarship
Kenny Dennis Memorial Scholarship/MEG Group
Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund
Joe Fassler Memorial Scholarship
Mary Adolf Scholarship
Wally & Joni Doolin Scholarship
Allied Buying Corporation /Norbert F. Sherman Memorial Scholarship
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship
Cal Stamenov Scholarship
Carol Chorbajian Scholarship Fund
Craftworks Holdings Inc. Scholarship
Diane Mandeville Scholarship
DiRoNa Undergraduate Scholarship
Faces of Diversity Scholarship
H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Scholarship
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
J.M. Smucker Scholarship
Ken Conrad Memorial Scholarship
Mike Zimmerman Scholarship
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – Past Chairman Fund
Pete and Arlene Harman Trust Scholarship
Rob Weakley Scholarship
Scott Vandenberg Scholarship
Thad & Alice Eure Memorial Scholarship
Warren W. Rosenthal Undergraduate Scholarship
Fred Dame Scholarship
Glenn and Sue Hammer Scholarship
Sweeney Family Scholarship
David R. Parsley Endowed Scholarship Fund for Supply Chain Management
Hormel Heroes Scholarships
Dr. Richard Peterson Scholarship Fund
Griffith Labs Undergraduate Scholarship
Andre Tchelistcheff Scholarship Fund
Scholarships may also be available through your state restaurant association through the State Restaurant Association Matching Scholarship Program.