Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation Scholarship

Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation · State

The Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation (formerly the Minnesota Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation) awards scholarships to Minnesota high school seniors, GED graduates, and current post-secondary students entering hospitality, foodservice, culinary arts, or lodging programs. A companion Sue Zelickson Scholarship, offered through Women Who Really Cook, supports women in Minnesota pursuing hospitality, culinary, foodservice, or other food-related education. One combined application covers both awards. For the 2026 cycle the foundation awarded 21 scholarships total across both programs.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeState

StatesMN

Fields of studyHospitality Management · Culinary Arts · Foodservice · Lodging Management

DemographicsOpen to Minnesota high school seniors, GED graduates, and enrolled post-secondary students; the companion Sue Zelickson award is limited to women.

Applying

AwardVaries by recipient

DueNot yet posted for 2027; the 2026 cycle has already closed

EssayNot required

Rec. lettersNot listed

RenewableNot listed

Awards/yr17

Award amount per recipient is not published; 17 HMEF scholarships and 4 Sue Zelickson scholarships were awarded for 2026.

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