NRAEF has awarded $1 million in scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry for the 2023-2024 school year. Profiles of this year’s scholars can be seen below.
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2023 Scholarships Snapshot:
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Allied Buying Corporation/Norbert F. Sherman Memorial Scholarship
Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic Scholarship
Burger King Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund
Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) Scholarship
Darden Endowment (Parkland)
Kenny Dennis Memorial Scholarship/NRA Marketing Executive Study Group
DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship
Stephen P. Donatone Scholarship
Thad & Alice Eure Memorial Scholarship
Julie Flik Memorial Scholarship
Griffith Labs Undergraduate Scholarship
Pete and Arline Harman Trust Scholarship
H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Scholarship
Hormel Heroes Scholarship
Monterey County Hospitality Association Scholarship
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship- Challenge Fund
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Chairman Scholarship
National Restaurant Association Past Chairman Fund
North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) Scholarship
David R. Parsley Supply Chain Scholarship
Glenn Petrini Smile Award
Rachael Ray’s Yum-o! Organization Scholarship
Robert E. Rich Aspiring Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Warren W. Rosenthal Undergraduate Scholarship
J.M. Smucker Scholarship
Ray Morgan and Shelby Steele Scholarship
UniPro Scholarship Fund
Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) Next Generation Scholarship
2023 NRAEF Scholars
Allied Buying Corporation/Norbert F. Sherman Memorial Scholarship
Bilguun L.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
Gia L.
York College Pennsylvania, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Kayte H.
Northern Arizona University, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic Scholarship
Allison C.
San Diego State University, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Alma V.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
Abigail L.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
Christopher M.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
Daniella W.
Las Positas Junior College, Dietetics and Nutrition
Eve C.
Grand Canyon University, Hospitality Management
Elias S.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
Fatima D.
California State University - Sacramento, Food and Nutrition
Jordan R.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts & Culinary Science
Julia J.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Katherine V.
Cypress College, Hospitality Management
Michelle M.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
Makayla M.
New Mexico State University, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Manuel S.
California State University - Long Beach, Hospitality Management
Peter Y.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Science
Samuel K.
Cornell University, Hotel Administration
Burger King Scholarship
Anahys H.
Morgan State University, Hospitality Management
Angelina D.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, Culinary Arts
Bryant W.
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Hospitality
Dylan G.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Culinary Arts & Food Science
Eric B.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Nutrition
Ethan H.
University of Mississippi, Hospitality Management
Evan M.
Great Plains Technology Center, Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management
Ethan T.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Calista E.
Cornell University, Hospitality Management
Felix G.
Baruch College, Computer Information Systems
Francisco V.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts
Hayden H.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Arts
Janaja H.
Northampton County Area Community College, Culinary Arts
Justin M.
Culinary Institute of America, Food Business Management
Jack R.
Culinary Institute of America, Food Business Management
Javon C.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Kylie G.
East Central Community College, Culinary Arts
Logenn M.
Bridgerland Technical College, Culinary Arts & Baking and Pastry Arts
Nayeli C.
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Nick S.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts
Rebecca G.
Nicholls State University, Baking and Pastry Arts
Rashid G.
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Hospitality Management
Sam D.
ECPI University - Culinary Institute of Virginia, Culinary Arts
Samuel F.
Missouri State University - Springfield, Hospitality
Tavian L.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Tori S.
College of Coastal Georgia, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund
Adrian C.
Auburn University, Culinary Science
Avery F.
University of North Alabama, Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Anne H.
Southeast Community College Area, Culinary Arts
Ashlynn V.
Columbus State Community College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Brian L.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality Management
Blake L.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Culinary Arts
Connor A.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Celeste J.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, Culinary Arts
Claire M.
Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Arts
Faith H.
Cuyahoga Community College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Gloria B.
Colorado Mesa University, Culinary Arts
Hannah S.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management
Jalen C.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, Culinary Arts & Baking and Pastry Arts
Jorge M.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Nevan Royce M.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality
Noah R.
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Ryan Z.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts
Sierra M.
Culinary Institute of America, Business Management
Shelby H.
Nashua Community College, Small Business Administration
Tessa W.
Middle Tennessee State University, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tyree B.
City College of San Francisco, Hospitality Management
Victoria R.
University of South Carolina - Beaufort, Hospitality Management
Victoria W.
University of Houston, Global Hospitality
Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers Scholarship
Karl L.
Cornell University, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Tiffany L.
University of Iowa, Business Administration
Darden Endowment (Parkland)
Biridiana M.
Valencia College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Christian P.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Joseph F.
Florida International University, Hospitality Management
Lindsay G.
University of Central Florida, Hospitality Management
Madison J.
Daytona State College, Culinary Arts
Kenny Dennis Memorial Scholarship/NRA Marketing Executive Study Group
Daryll D.
Northern Marianas College, Business Management
Katelyn R.
Boise State University, Business Economics
Timothy T.
Texas Tech University, Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
DiRoNA Undergraduate Scholarship
Hannah B.
Mount Saint Vincent University, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Winny (Wei) L.
Mount Saint Vincent University, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Yamuna T.
Mount Saint Vincent University, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Benjamin K.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality Management
Caden A.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Kaleb G.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Seanna K.
George Brown College, Food Studies
Stephen P. Donatone Scholarship
Qiah H.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Thad & Alice Eure Memorial Scholarship
Amber Q.
Wake Technical Community College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Alex W.
Drexel University, Culinary Arts & Science
Caroline J.
East Carolina University, Hospitality Management
Daniel A.
Culinary Institute of America, Business Management
Sabrina L.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality Management
Taleah H.
Wake Technical Community College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Julie Flik Memorial Scholarship
Brenda L.
Northern Arizona University, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Charlotte B.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Christina C.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality Management
Erin V.
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Business Administration
Griffith Labs Undergraduate Scholarship
Amari J.
Johnson & Wales University, Applied Food Science
Natalie W.
Northern Arizona University, Nutrition & Food Science
Pete and Arline Harman Trust Scholarship
Andre H.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Amber S.
Michigan State University, Hospitality Business
Eja R.
Johnson & Wales University, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Grace S.
Drexel University, Hospitality Management
Halle K.
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Pastry Arts
Joshua R.
Dona Ana Community College, Culinary Arts & Hospitality and Tourism
Kyle H.
Finger Lakes Community College, Culinary Arts
Kyah M.
Ohio University, Restaurant, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Samuel L.
Pennsylvania State University, Hospitality Management
H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Scholarship
Carol C.
Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Arts
Gabrielle B.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality Management
Jayden H.
Texas Tech University, Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
Jacob M.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts
Jada M.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts
Kennedy F.
Iowa State University, Culinary Food Science
Orelio E.
Culinary Institute of Michigan - Baker College, Culinary Arts
Quynh L.
University of Houston, Global Hospitality
Hormel Heroes Scholarship
Brittany B.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder, Culinary Arts
Danny W.
University of Missouri, Hospitality Management
Monterey County Hospitality Association Scholarship
Gabriel M.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Abraham A.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Alexander B.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Business
Ashley C.
Georgia State University, Hospitality Administration and Management
Aurora E.
Hocking College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Ani C.
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Hospitality Leadership
Austin F.
Cornell University, Hotel Management
Anneliese H.
Purdue University, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Amneh H.
Johnson & Wales University, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Azalea J.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Arts
Amelie K.
Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Arts
Annaliese L.
University of Alaska Anchorage, Baking and Pastry Arts
Anna N.
Temple University, Event and Entertainment Management
Andrew P.
Nicholls State University, Culinary Arts
Alexandria R.
Mitchell Technical Institute, Culinary Arts
Abigail R.
Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Arts & Food Business Management
Alissar S.
Johnson & Wales University, Sustainable Food Systems
Arturo A.
Houston Community College, Hospitality Management
Alaina A.
Mott Community College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Benjamin D.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Beatrice H.
Monroe College, Hospitality Management
Brenna L.
Paul Smiths College, Baking Arts and Service Management
Bobbi L.
Nicholls State University, Culinary Arts
Brianna P.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Sustainable Food Systems and Culinary Arts
Colleen B.
James Madison University, Hospitality Management
Christopher C.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Business Management
Charity M.
Culinary Institute of America, Food Business Management
Chloe O.
Johnson & Wales University, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Colin W.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Arts & Food and Beverage Industry Management
Clara A.
Hudson County Community College, Culinary Arts
Damian V.
South Plains College, Culinary Arts
Devin Z.
Johnson County Community College, Chef Apprenticeship & Food and Beverage Management
Eric J.
Kendall College, Culinary Arts
Emilia M.
Culinary Institute of America, Applied Food Studies
Emilia O.
Culinary Institute of America, Applied Food Studies
Ethan R.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Arts
Ella S.
Iowa State University, Culinary Food Science
Ella S.
Chattanooga State Community College, Culinary Arts
Ethan W.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Emma M.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management
Fany M.
Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte, Hotels and Resorts Management
Faaris T.
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Flor Z.
Iowa State University, Hospitality Management
Fahana B.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder, Baking and Pastry Arts
Gabriela A.
Iowa State University, Hospitality Management
Gracie W.
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Business
Hanna C.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, Food and Beverage Management & Culinary Arts
Hayden C.
Culinary Institute of America, Food Business Management
Hailey H.
Alabama State University, Hospitality Management
Hadja-Loun M.
Culinary Institute of Michigan - Baker College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Harold P.
Northampton Area Community College, Culinary Arts
Joshua C.
Johnson & Wales University, Baking and Pastry Arts
Jordith D.
Des Moines Area Community College, Photography
Jason G.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Arts
Janae H.
Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, Culinary Science & Culinary Arts
Jestina J.
Johnson & Wales University, Baking and Pastry Arts
Jaysson L.
Northern Arizona University, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Jaelyn L.
Iowa State University, Culinary Food Science
Joel M.
University of North Texas, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Jaime M.
New Mexico State University, Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism and Management
Jetta M.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Nutrition
Jennifer O.
Wake Technical Community College, Culinary Arts
Jennifer P.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
James S.
Northampton Community College, Hospitality Management & Baking and Pastry Arts
Jahdyn S.
Texas Woman’s University, Nutrition and Food Science
Jarelyn D.
University of Houston, Hospitality Management
Kelsey P.
Ivy Tech Community College, Business Administration
Kenneshia D.
University of Alabama, Sport Hospitality Management
Katherine G.
Old Dominion University, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Studies
Kaira S.
Johnson & Wales University, Baking and Pastry Arts & Food and Beverage Industry Management
Krislarie V.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Kaiya B.
Walnut Hill College, Baking and Pastry Arts
Lauren E.
University of Memphis, Hospitality and Resort Management
Luis M.
Waukesha County Technical College, Culinary Management
Lyndsay M.
Culinary Institute of Michigan - Baker College, Food and Beverage Management
Lynlee P.
Sheridan College, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Milan B.
Prince George's Community College, Business
Madaline C.
Oklahoma State University, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Morgan F.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Science & Culinary Arts
Marjorie G.
New York Career Institute, Culinary Arts
Mercedes L.
University of Alabama, Hospitality Management
Michelle N.
Ohio University, Hospitality Management
Morgan N.
Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, Food Business Management
Mariela R.
Monroe College, Business Management & Culinary Arts
Maxton G.
Oklahoma State University, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Nolen L.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Nelly O.
College of Southern Nevada, Culinary Arts
Natalie S.
George Mason University, Tourism and Events Management
Natalie T.
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Nerea A.
University of Houston, Global Hospitality Leadership
Olivia P.
Des Moines Area Community College, Culinary Arts
Oakley B.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Science & Culinary Arts
Patricia A.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, Business Administration
Precious D.
University of Memphis, Culinary Arts
Paloma H.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Rachel L.
Kendall College, Hospitality Management
Rylie M.
Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Arts
Rachel H.
Culinary Institute of America, Food and Business Management
Sibgha M.
Kendall College, Hospitality Management
Samara T.
Des Moines Area Community College, Culinary Arts
Sher W.
Des Moines Area Community College, Culinary Arts
Sofia Y.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Sophia D.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality Management
Sarah H.
Pennsylvania State University, Hospitality Management
Sarah M.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management
Taylor F.
Culinary Institute of America, Food Business Management
Tiffany H.
Iowa State University, Family and Consumer Science
Troy H.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Tatum S.
Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, Culinary Science
Taylor B.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, Culinary Arts & Food and Beverage Industry Management
Torrin H.
Culinary Institute of America, Food Business Management
Veronica R.
Nashua Community College, Culinary Arts & Small Business Entrepreneurship
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship – Challenge Fund
Addison M.
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Daniel C.
Sullivan University, Hospitality Management
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Chairman Scholarship
Melina P.
Johnson & Wales University, Baking and Pastry Arts
National Restaurant Association Past Chairman Fund
Angela C.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Phoenix S.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts
Kade W.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, Food and Beverage Industry Management
Marina A.
UC Davis, Managerial Economics
Rhema B.
Johnson & Wales University, Baking and Pastry Arts & Food and Beverage Industry Management
North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Scholarship
Alexandra F.
Johnson & Wales University, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Emilio L.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, Culinary Arts
Emma S.
Pennsylvania State University, Supply Chain Management and Operations
Izuchukwu M.
Talladega College, Computer Science
Janice P.
Suffolk University, Business Management
Lydia L.
Lone Star College, Business Administration & Supply Chain Management
Samuel O.
University of South Carolina - Columbia, Supply Chain Management and Operations
Glenn Petrini Smile Award
Josiah T.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, Culinary Management
Rachael Ray’s Yum-o! Organization Scholarship
Anita C.
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Hospitality
Cathrine C.
Johnson & Wales University, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Gregory N.
Westmoreland County Community College, Culinary Arts
Jordan B.
SUNY Adirondack Community College, Culinary Arts
Jordan M.
Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, Culinary Science
Kyle P.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Hospitality Management
Reagan G.
Utah Valley University, Culinary Arts
Trevor R.
Kapiolani Community College, Culinary Arts
Robert E. Rich Aspiring Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Camilo O.
Cornell University, Hospitality Administration
Danny D.
Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Arts
Josue C.
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Arts
Sidney R.
Johnson & Wales University, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Vanessa F.
Culinary Institute of America, Baking and Pastry Arts
Warren W. Rosenthal Undergraduate Scholarship
Robert A.
Transylvania University, Business
Kennedy K.
Transylvania University, Business
J.M. Smucker Scholarship
Jaylyn T.
Cornell University, Hotel Administration
Nicholas S.
Ohio State University, Culinary Science
Andrew C.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Hospitality Management
Anna H.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
Alyssa H.
University of Florida, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
Da Yea S.
Cornell University, Hotel Administration
Ryan N.
Culinary Institute of America, Culinary Arts
UniPro Scholarship Fund
Garrett C.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, Culinary Arts
Tazia R.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder, Baking and Pastry Arts
Women’s Foodservice Forum Next Generation Scholarship
Molly M.
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Hospitality Leadership
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