The Colorado Restaurant Association Education Fund awards scholarships to qualified students in foodservice/hospitality management programs. Applicants must have demonstrated interest in hospitality/foodservice evidenced by work experience in the industry.

Please refer to the criteria listed below to ensure that you are an eligible candidate.

APPLICANT MUST:
• Be a part-time or full-time student enrolled in an accredited foodservice related program (This includes restaurant/lodging management, institutional foodservice, culinary arts, manufacturing, and distribution.)
• Be earning an Associate or Bachelor degree
• Be a junior or senior in a four-year program as of the coming Fall semester
• Be in the second half of an approved program as of the coming Fall semester
• Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Have industry-related work experience of at least six months

PLEASE RETURN:
• Your application, indicating "N/A", not applicable, when appropriate
• An official transcript sent directly from all colleges attended to our office
• A résumé
• Three letters of recommendation using form provided. (Duplicate as necessary) At least one letter must be from a past or present employer. The employer should list all professional associations with which they are affiliated.

Finalists will be notified and asked to attend an individual interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee in April. Recipients and non-recipients will then be notified of their status in April. Funds will be disbursed in September and January. Recipients will be invited to attend the Colorado Restaurant Association Education Fund Scholarship Awards Luncheon in May, details to be given at the time of award notification.

Thank you for your application. We wish you success in your academic and career goals.

Website Address

http://www.coloradorestaurant.com/