Culinary Arts Scholarships

NAFEM is pleased to support the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) with an endowed scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to a current student(s) in an established culinary program who show an interest in the equipment & supplies side of the foodservice industry while pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major. Award amount: $3,000 annually and (2) $10,000 in even years Who Can Apply: Student(s) in an established culinary program who show an interest in the equipment & supplies side of the foodservice industry while pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major. Eligible recipients must be Illinois residents and be attending a school in Illinois. The Chicago Foodservice marketing Club is an organization composed of manufacturers, packers, processors, distributors, brokers, advertising agencies, consultants, and the trade press; all of whom are engaged in servicing the foodservice market. CFMC is a vital and very important part of the industry in the Chicago area, dedicated to education, excellence, and comradeship. The club supports the industry by funding student scholarships through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Award amount: $2,500 Who Can Apply: Students who are IL residents attending an IL school.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major. Preference will be given to ProStart Certificate of Achievement holders that are attending Johnson & Wales University. Award amount: $2,500 Who Can Apply: Johnson & Wales students who have earned the ProStart Certificate of Achievement.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice or hospitality related major. ManageFirst students preferred. Award amount: (2) $5,000 Who Can Apply: Undergraduates/ManageFirst Students

Preferred candidates will have an interest in marketing and foodservice. Recipients are invited to attend a sponsor-related event. Scholarship is presented at the MEG conference during the NRA show each May. Who Can Apply: This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major with preference to individuals from the Monterey county area will be considered first and those from the State of California will be considered second. After candidates meeting that criteria have been considered, applicants from other areas of the United States will be considered. Additionally, employees of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients must be pursuing an education and career in hospitality field. Who Can Apply: Preference given to Monterey county-area residents, state of California residents and Monterey Peninsula County Club employees.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major. With first preference be given to students from Monterey County followed by students who are from California or attending college in California. If there are not enough eligible students meeting these requirements, the NRAEF may select recipients from the general pool of eligible candidates. Award amount: $2,500 Who Can Apply: Preference is given to students from Monterey County, California residents and students attending a school in California.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major. Individuals from Monterey County area will be considered first, those from the State of California second, and finally from other areas of the United States. Recipients must be pursuing an education and career in hospitality field. Award amount: $2,500 Who Can Apply: Preference given to students from Monterey County and residents of California.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major.Scholarship recipients are selected from the general pool of eligible candidates. Award amount: $2,500 Who Can Apply: Preference is given to ProStart Students.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major with a focus on ProStart. Award amount: $2,500 Who Can Apply: All ProStart students.

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major who participated in the ProStart Program, preference will be given to minority females. Who Can Apply: ProStart Students, minority females

This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major who are juniors or seniors in college with an interest in restaurant or facilities design. Award amount: $2,500 Who Can Apply: Current Undergraduates – Juniors & Seniors