US Foods Scholars Program

Scholarship Sponsored by US Foods

## Program administration

**Program manager and purpose**
The US Foods Scholars Program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and education-support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Scholarship America handles application processing, selection coordination, award disbursement, and general program oversight on behalf of the sponsor. This centralized administration ensures professional, transparent management and consistent application of eligibility and award rules.

Key takeaways:
- Scholarship America administers the program on behalf of US Foods.
- Responsibilities include processing applications and disbursing awards.
- Administration is handled by an experienced national scholarship organization.

## Eligibility

**Who may apply**
Applicants must be at least 18 years old when awards are disbursed and must be U.S. legal residents or otherwise authorized to work in the 50 states and D.C. Candidates should plan to enroll, or already be enrolled, in an accredited two- or four-year undergraduate program for the upcoming academic year and must be pursuing a Culinary Arts degree or a closely related discipline (examples: Culinary Science, Baking and Pastry Arts, Nutrition and Food Business Management, Hospitality Management). Applicants must also agree to take part in at least one professional development opportunity provided by US Foods. Certain individuals—such as US Foods employees, related corporate affiliates, contractors, marketing agencies, legal counsel, and immediate family members or household members of those groups—are excluded from eligibility.

Key takeaways:
- Minimum age: 18 at time of award disbursement.
- Must be a U.S. resident or authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited undergraduate program in culinary-related fields.
- Applicants must agree to participate in at least one US Foods professional development activity.
- Specific US Foods-affiliated persons and their immediate household/family members are ineligible.

## Awards

**Award amounts, use, and delivery**
Up to 20 one-time awards of $20,000 each will be granted. Awards are intended for undergraduate study and may be applied to any education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books, housing, etc.). Recipients may opt to receive the $20,000 award as two annual installments of $10,000; installment disbursement is subject to continued eligibility and program conditions. In addition to financial support, recipients may be offered professional development and mentorship opportunities through US Foods.

Key takeaways:
- Up to 20 awards, each worth $20,000.
- Awards support undergraduate study and cover education-related costs.
- Option to receive the award as two $10,000 annual installments (subject to program conditions).
- Recipients may have access to US Foods professional development and mentorship opportunities.