Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation Scholarship

The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association, awards scholarships of up to $1,000 to high school or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the hospitality industry, including culinary arts and restaurant management. One application covers every CHEF-administered fund, including a separate $2,000 award named for longtime CRHA board member Joe DaCosta. The 2026 cycle's application window ran through May 1, 2026; check the site for the next cycle's dates.

Eligibility

Fields of studyCulinary Arts · Restaurant Management · Hospitality Management

DemographicsRun by Connecticut's restaurant and hospitality association; page states no explicit residency restriction beyond being a Connecticut-administered fund, and no application fee is mentioned.

Applying

The general CHEF award is up to $1,000; the Joe DaCosta Memorial award within the same application is a fixed $2,000.