Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships for February 2025.
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AAC John Kacala Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AAC John Kacala Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for culinary students with a GPA of 2.75+. Apply online with essays.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
AAC Andrew Macrina Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The AAC Andrew Macrina Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for culinary students with a GPA of 2.75+. Apply online with essays.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
CHLA Hospitality Foundation Scholarship
California • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CHLA Hospitality Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for California students in culinary arts or hospitality management with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
NEWH Northwest Chapter scholarship
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
Chef Chris Neary Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Chef Chris Neary Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for culinary students with a GPA of 2.75+. Apply online with essays.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
The Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship
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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for undergraduates in business with financial need and leadership skills.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
NEWH Sunshine Scholarship
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
NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship
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
NEWH Atlanta Chapter Scholarship
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
Worthy Goal Scholarship
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
Les Dames d'Escoffier Colorado Chapter Scholarship
Colorado • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Les Dames d'Escoffier Colorado offers scholarships up to $2,500 for women in food-related fields attending Colorado universities.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Scholarships For Hospitality Students
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
AACT’s John Kitt Memorial Scholarship
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
Associates Scholars Empowerment Program
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
Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Hospitality Education Scholarship (Summer)
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
ACFEF Scholarships
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
ACFEF Scholarships offer up to $2,500 for culinary students with a GPA of 2.75+. Apply online for this opportunity!
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
NEWH South Florida Chapter Scholarship
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
NEWH Houston Region Scholarship
Arkansas • Louisiana • Texas • Interior Design • Architecture • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
October 21, 2025
NEWH Cincinnati Region Scholarship
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
Kirk Kirkland Memorial Scholarship
Alabama • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kirk Kirkland Memorial Scholarship offers $250 for Alabama students in hospitality or culinary fields with a 2.5 GPA and leadership skills.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
CRAF Scholarships
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
The CFESA Cares Scholarship Program
Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Travel & Tourism • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CFESA Cares Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for students pursuing a career as commercial food service technicians.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
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
Robert Hatoff “Center of the Plate” Scholarship
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
William R. Godfrey Scholarship
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 • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The William R. Godfrey Scholarship awards $2,100 to minority students pursuing business at HBCUs with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
Deadline:
August 26, 2025
FAQ
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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