Scholarships

Looking for a career in the restaurant industry? Numerous scholarships are available, whether you want to pursue a culinary arts or hospitality degree, or accelerate your career in the industry.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
AApply for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation scholarships, available to college freshmen and other undergraduates. Find out more about NRAEF scholarships.

State restaurant associations
Many have foundations that offer scholarships.

American Culinary Federation
Nationwide association of professional chefs offers continuing education, apprenticeship training and scholarships.

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program, Inc. (C-CAP)
Awards scholarships to seniors at C-CAP-participant high schools who plan to attend local, national and international culinary schools.

James Beard Foundation
Offers a variety of culinary scholarships.

American Dietetic Association
ADA, the world's largest group of food and nutrition professionals, offers more than 200 annual scholarships.

International Foodservice Editorial Council
Awards scholarships to students preparing for careers in foodservice communications