The NRAEF Academic Scholarships for Undergraduate Students is open to: Any undergraduate student or individual enrolled or accepted as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution; Any previous scholarship recipient; Anyone majoring in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality-related program; and Anyone not related to any employees or family members of the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, or any State Restaurant Association.
Each year, the NRAEF awards more than $1.2 million in scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry. The Foundation also provides grants for educators and for individuals seeking industry certifications to advance their careers. Since the program’s inception in 1987, the Foundation has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships to support the next generation of industry leaders.