Kentucky Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship

Name: Kentucky Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship – Kentucky Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Award Amount: Varies per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The Kentucky Restaurant Association Educational Foundation awards scholarships to individuals working or studying in the foodservice and hospitality industry who are connected to Kentucky’s restaurant and foodservice sector. The program supports career advancement and education in culinary arts, hospitality management and related fields.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Industry Affiliation: Applicant must be working or planning to study in the restaurant, foodservice or hospitality industry.
• Residency/Institution: Applicant should have ties to Kentucky — either through residency, employment, or study at an accredited Kentucky institution.
• Academic Level: High school senior, college student or working professional furthering education or training in hospitality/foodservice.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form provided by the Kentucky Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
• Official or unofficial transcript if currently enrolled in a program, or proof of employment/training if working in the industry.
• Résumé or personal statement describing educational or career goals in foodservice/hospitality, involvement in the industry, and how the scholarship will support advancement.
• Letter(s) of recommendation from industry professionals, instructors or mentors familiar with applicant’s experience and potential.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to the restaurant, foodservice or hospitality industry in Kentucky.
• Academic or professional achievements in the field and potential for future success.
• Quality of application materials including personal statement and recommendations.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds are awarded by the Foundation and paid to the recipient’s institution or used for approved educational/training costs in the hospitality sector.
• Applicants may be working professionals seeking advancement or students entering hospitality careers; multiple awards may be offered depending on available funding.

Deadline:

• March

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