National Restaurant Association Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
If you’re planning to study restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality after high school, here’s what you need to know about the NRAEF scholarships — explained plainly and with the important dates highlighted so you can plan.
What the program offers
- Each year the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students pursuing post‑secondary degrees in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality fields.
- Since 1987 the Foundation has invested over $27 million in scholarships and grants, helping more than 6,000 students and food‑service educators.
- In addition to student scholarships, the Foundation funds grants for educators and supports individuals seeking industry certifications to advance their careers.
Scholarship timeline (mark these on your calendar)
- January 15 — Application opens. Start your materials early so you’re not rushed.
- March 15 — Application closes. No late applications accepted.
- April–May — Applications are reviewed. Use this time to make sure any follow‑up materials are submitted.
- June — Award notifications are sent. Check your email (and spam folder).
- July–August — Awardees complete claim forms and payments are processed.
- August 15 — Final deadline to claim your scholarship. If you don’t claim by this date, you risk losing the award.
Quick teacher’s tip: set at least two calendar reminders for the March 15 application deadline and the August 15 claiming deadline — one a week before and another a day before — so nothing slips through the cracks.
ScholarshipOwl serves as a beacon of hope amidst the often...
View Details Be Bold Scholarship - $25,000.00The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a unique opportunity that does...
View Details No Essay Scholarship by Sallie - $2,000.00The Sallie's $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is a unique opportunity...
View Details Niche $50,000 Scholarship - $50,000.00Think of this as a very practical tip from your...
View Details A Better Financial Future Scholarship - $2,000.00The Scholarship is available to all individuals residing in any...
View Details Scholarships360 "No Essay" Scholarship - $10,000.00The Scholarships360 "No Essay" Scholarship, valued at $10,000, is an...
View Details Faith Based College Scholarship - $2,000.00The Christian Connector is a valuable resource that provides a...
View Details Winter Break Award - $2,000.00Since its inception in 1995, our primary objective has been...
View Details Appily Easy Money Scholarship - $1,000.00The process of applying for the Appily scholarship is both...
View Details 10 Words or Less Scholarship - $1,000.00Scholarship details — please read carefully. Who is eligible -...
View Details The Future is Now Scholarship - $1,001.00The Lenny Scholarship is a financial aid opportunity that provides...
View Details Science Buddy Scholarship - $2,500.00Science Buddy Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:As an educator, I am pleased...
View Details