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The NRAEF understands the importance of scholarships and is committed to making them accessible. We offer a variety of merit-based scholarships to students who want an education and a career in the foodservice industry as well as professional development scholarships for restaurant and foodservice educators.
The NRAEF has awarded all of its 2009 scholarships at this time. Please check back soon for updated information for our 2010 awards.
Scholarships for first-time freshmen >>
You may be eligible for these scholarships if you are or will be a high school graduate or GED graduate.
High School/GED Graduate
This scholarship is for students who will be first-time freshmen including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: Starting at $2,500
ProStart Students
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have received their ProStart® National Certificate of Achievement. High school juniors and sophomores cannot apply until their senior year.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: Starting at $2,500
Rachael Ray's Yum-o! Organization Scholarship
Rachael Ray, Yum-o! Organization and the NRAEF are working together to award scholarships to high school seniors who want to further their education in foodservice-related studies. When you submit your application packet for the High School/GED Graduate Scholarship, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship. Do not submit more than one scholarship application packet.
Al Schuman Ecolab Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Established to support high school seniors and undergraduates with a business management focus and an entrepreneurial spirit. This was established to award scholarships to qualified students who are committed to their education and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry while demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial commitment. This scholarship is for students who attend a select list of schools. Please read the application instructions to see if your school is on the list and for more information.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: $3,500 - $7,500
Scholarships for undergraduate students >>
You may be eligible for these scholarships if you are a current or returning undergraduate student.
Undergraduate Students
This scholarship is for current undergraduate students enrolled in a foodservice-related program.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: Starting at $2,500
ManageFirst ProgramTM Students
This scholarship is for current undergraduate students who have earned at least one ManageFirst certificate and are enrolled in a foodservice-related program.
Learn more about the ManageFirst Program.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: Starting at $2,500
GRI/Giacomo Bologna Scholarship
The NRAEF and Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani (GRI) will award up to 6 students with an all-expense-paid trip from New York to Italy.
The scholarship offered will provide the opportunity for students to travel to Italy for a week and participate in various culinary and restaurant industry related classes and tours. During this program, students will be offered a first-hand experience in Italian winemaking and cooking. Each year, GRI organizes a unique experience for the students that highlights a region in Italy
GRI is a not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting knowledge of authentic Italian food and wine through education.
Application deadline: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Coca-Cola Salute to Excellence Scholarship
For Michael E. Hurst Student Delegates. Students who have been nominated and are registered for the Michael E. Hurst Educational Forum are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Find out more information about the Michael E. Hurst Educational Forum.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: $5,000
Al Schuman Ecolab Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Established to support high school seniors and undergraduates with a business management focus and an entrepreneurial spirit. This was established to award scholarships to qualified students who are committed to their education and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry while demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial commitment. This scholarship is for students who attend a select list of schools. Please read the application instructions to see if your school is on the list and for more information.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: $3,500 - $7,500
Scholarship for educators >>
You may be eligible for this scholarship if you are a ProStart® or foodservice/culinary arts educator.
Educators
This scholarship is for restaurant/foodservice educators to attend the 2010 National Restaurant Association Summer Institutes or participate in the "Hands-On" Industry Work Experience Program.
Application deadlines: The application deadline has passed. Please check back soon for updates!
Award amount: Starting at $1,750
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