California Restaurant Foundation Scholarship

The California Restaurant Foundation, the charitable arm of the California Restaurant Association, awards scholarships each year to high school seniors going directly to a postsecondary program and to undergraduates studying hospitality management, culinary arts, food science, or a related field at an accredited program. Awards run up to $2,000 for two-year programs and up to $4,000 for four-year programs. Applicants need a minimum 2.50 GPA, an essay, and verified industry work experience (250+ hours for an entering high school senior). Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a California resident (the school itself can be out of state). Applications open each January 1 and are due May 1.

Eligibility

Fields of studyHospitality Management · Culinary Arts · Food Science

DemographicsMust be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a California resident (school may be out of state); requires verified industry work experience; no application fee.

Applying

$2,000 for two-year programs; up to $4,000 for four-year programs