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The NRAEF understands the importance of scholarships and supporting students and educators. We offer a variety of merit-based scholarships to students who want an education and a career in the foodservice industry as well as professional development scholarships for restaurant and foodservice educators.

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Scholarships for undergraduate students >>

You may be eligible for these scholarships if you are a current or returning undergraduate student.

GRI/Giacomo Bologna Scholarship

The NRAEF and Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani (GRI) will award up to 6 students with an all-expense-paid trip from New York City to Italy.

The scholarship enables students to travel to Italy for a week and participate in various culinary and restaurant industry related classes and tours. During this program, students will be offered a first-hand experience in Italian winemaking and cooking. Each year, GRI organizes a unique experience for the students that highlights a region in Italy.

GRI is a not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting knowledge of authentic Italian food and wine through education.

Trip Details

Application deadline extended: February 22, 2012

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Application Instructions

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Complete and Print Online Form


Launch Online Form

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Mail in your Completed Packet


As described in the Application Instructions


Al Schuman Ecolab Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Scholarship

This was established to award scholarships to current qualified undergraduate students who are committed to their education and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry while demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial spirit. This scholarship is for students who attend a select list of schools. Please read the application instructions to see if your school is on the list.

Application deadlines: March 14, 2012

Award amount: $3,000 - $5,500

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Application Instructions

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Complete and Print Online Form


Launch Online Form

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Mail in your Completed Packet


As described in the Application Instructions


Undergraduate Students/ProStart Alumni/Manage First Students

This scholarship is for current undergraduate students enrolled in a foodservice-related program.

Application deadlines: March 14, 2012

Award amount: $2,500

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Complete and Print Online Form


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Scholarship for educators >>


Professional Development Scholarships for Educators

This scholarship is for educators who are attending an NRAEF Summer Institute or engaging in a hands-on industry work experience as part of their requirements to earn a Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator Certification.

Application deadline: February 8, 2012

Award amount: $1,750

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Complete and Print Online Form


Launch Online Form

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Mail in your Completed Packet


As described in the Application Instructions


Scholarships for first-time freshmen >>

You may be eligible for these scholarships if you are or will be a high school graduate or GED graduate.

High School/GED Graduate/ProStart Students

This scholarship is for students who will be first-time freshmen including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time.

Application deadlines: July 25, 2012

Award amount: $2,500

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Read Application Instructions


Application Instructions

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Complete and Print Online Form


Launch Online Form

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Mail in your Completed Packet


As described in the Application Instructions