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Washington • Oregon • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship offers up to $40,000 for students in Hospitality fields. Must have 3.0 GPA and attend college in specific states.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
Florida • Mississippi • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Sunshine Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students in hospitality fields in Florida and Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Pennsylvania • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship offers up to $75,000 for students in hospitality-related majors with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Georgia • Tennessee • South Carolina • Alabama • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
NEWH Atlanta Chapter offers up to $60,000 in scholarships for hospitality students in the Southeast. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Deadline:
October 18, 2025
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Worthy Goal Scholarship offers $500 to $2,500 for full-time students in food service and hospitality. Apply with recommendations.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
South Carolina • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for hospitality students offer up to $1,200 for full-time undergraduates and graduates in related fields, especially in SC.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Biology • Chemistry • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AACT’s John Kitt Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for college students in confectionery technology. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Cosmetology/Beauty • Electrical/Electronics • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Associates Scholars Empowerment Program offers $2,500 to Black students pursuing certificates or Associates degrees with financial need.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships for hospitality students. Must be 18 with a diploma. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
Florida • Interior Design • Architecture • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NEWH South Florida Chapter offers up to $35,000 scholarships for hospitality students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Ohio • Kentucky • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NEWH Cincinnati Region offers up to $5,000 scholarships for students in hospitality fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
New Jersey • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nicole V. Reed Memorial Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for NJ residents pursuing culinary arts. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
January 16, 2026
California • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
CRAF Scholarships offer $2,000 to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing careers in restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Marketing • Business (MBA)
LionsDeal.com offers a $1,200 scholarship for students in food service and hospitality. Apply with an essay showcasing leadership and creativity.
Deadline:
January 15, 2026
Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Travel & Tourism • Age
The CFESA Cares Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for students pursuing a career as commercial food service technicians.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
For students with disabilities • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Film • Hospitality • Radio & Television • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship offers $5,625 for students with disabilities pursuing media careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 22, 2025
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Other Trades/Crafts • Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Robert Hatoff Center of the Plate Scholarship offers $5,000 to students in Culinary Arts and related fields. Apply with recommendations and essays.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Florida • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality
Tampa Bay Hospitality Alliance offers $1,000 scholarships for students in Hospitality or Culinary Arts with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
September 1, 2025
Florida • California • Illinois • Louisiana • Minnesota • Nevada • New York • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Business Administration • Marketing • Information Sciences • Accounting • Finance • Human Resources • Hospitality • Sports Management • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Communications • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • IT/Information Technology • Graphic Design • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
ASM Global Stars Scholarship offers $2,500 to 20 diverse students pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Les Dames D'Escoffier NY offers a $5,000 scholarship for women pursuing careers in food and hospitality. Must enroll in partner schools.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Advertising • Marketing • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Graduate Students
Annual Richardson-Applebaum Award for graduate research in food distribution. $1,500 scholarship for outstanding essays.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Washington • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Physics • Science • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Zonta Club of D.C. offers up to $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing undergraduate degrees with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Alaska • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AHFC’s Education Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for career training and education for eligible Alaska residents.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Georgia • North Carolina • Oregon • Texas • Florida • Alabama • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • High school
The US Foods Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for culinary arts students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at eligible schools.
Deadline:
May 10, 2025
Cosmetology/Beauty • Mechanical • Automotive • Electrical/Electronics • Other Trades/Crafts • IT/Information Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Nursing Assistant • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen
The Vocational Scholarship offers $3,000 for students pursuing trade or technical careers. Apply if you're a child/grandchild of a union member.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
In your personal statement, include your passion for the culinary arts, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Yes, many Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships are open to international students, but it's important to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required may include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes a resume detailing your culinary experience.
To increase your chances, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, obtaining good letters of recommendation, and showcasing your passion for the culinary field.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships to increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
While a high GPA can be beneficial, not all Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships require a specific GPA. Some may focus more on passion for the culinary arts or relevant experience.
Eligibility criteria can vary, but typically include factors such as enrollment in a culinary program, academic performance, and sometimes financial need or specific demographic requirements.
Yes, many Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and industry associations. Always verify the source before applying.
You can find Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities.
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing education and training in culinary arts, restaurant management, and food service-related fields.
Some scholarships may have special requirements such as a portfolio of culinary work, a specific focus area within the culinary field, or participation in related extracurricular activities.
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