Top 34 Hospitality Management Scholarships in May 2024

The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship is offered to students who are accepted or planning to apply to an accredited culinary or hospitality school, college or university whose major is or will be culinary, restaurant management, foodservice or another related program. Must be a permanent resident of Illinois enrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term and enrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Park Law Enforcement Association’s Commander Newell S. Rand Jr. Scholarship Program was created to honor the memory of a pioneer in the field of park operations. The program is designed to provide a scholarship to a person pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s Degree in an accredited course of study relating to a career in some aspect of park operations. High school graduates or current postsecondary students with at least a 2.8 GPA are eligible to apply. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and honor the legacy of Newell S. Rand Jr.Show Less

The CRF General Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes the hard work and dedication of current and incoming post-secondary students from California who aspire to pursue higher education in the restaurant, food service, and hospitality industries. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 and $4,000, respectively, to California residents pursuing two- and four-year degrees in hospitality or food service-related fields. Instructors who want to continue their education are also eligible to apply. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to achieve your dreams and make a difference in the food industry! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation (SCRLEF) is offering scholarships on behalf of various organizations that support hospitality education. These scholarships are designed to help students who are passionate about the hospitality (restaurant, foodservice, lodging, tourism) industry and are committed to pursuing a career in it. The scholarship amounts vary each year depending on donations and local participation. To be eligible, applicants must be currently employed in the hospitality industry or enrolled in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality & tourism, or related field of study at an accredited institution. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pursue your dreams and receive financial assistance toward your undergraduate or master's degree at an accredited post-secondary institution!Show Less

The Les Dames d'Escoffier International, Colorado Chapter Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for female students in food-related fields (such as culinary, food science, dietetics, nutrition, beverage and fermentation, hospitality and restaurant management, animal science, agriculture, or family and consumer sciences) attending schools in Colorado. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need, academic performance, and personal/professional accomplishments. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, don't miss out on this chance to further your education and career in the food industry! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Looking to pursue a career in retail or hospitality? The South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarship Program is here to help! The program offers financial assistance to students studying in fields related to retail, including business administration, the culinary arts, Auto Mechanics, Landscape Design, Pharmacy, Photography, and more. As long as you're enrolled in a qualifying program at an accredited school and have graduated from a South Dakota high school, you're eligible to apply. Plus, if you've completed at least 24 credits from a college or university or 12 credits from a tech school or professional training institute, you're good to go. Don't have that much education under your belt? No worries - full-time work experience in lieu of the education requirement is also acceptable. Apply and take the first step towards your dream career! Show Less

Are you an aspiring Chef, Baker, Sommelier, Restauranter, Hospitality Manager, or Food Journalist looking to further your education? If so, you might be interested in applying for the James Beard Foundation Scholarships! The scholarships are open to individuals seeking to enroll in an accredited culinary school or program for the upcoming Fall semester. The scholarships are offered by the James Beard Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to celebrate and support the people behind America’s food culture. Established in 1991, the program has not only grown in visibility and financial scope, but in the array of subjects its recipients have embraced. The Foundation's scholarships award between $5,000 and $20,000 each. Altogether, these make up more than $500,000 being offered by the James Beard Foundation Scholarships this year. If you are passionate about receiving a culinary education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Letitia B. Carter Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to Maryland residents interested in pursuing hospitality-related coursework. It is available to high school seniors and college students as well as high school, college, or corporate instructors and current hospitality industry professionals. High school and college students must have a minimum of 400 hours of documented industry experience, while instructors, teachers, and industry applicants must have a minimum of 1500 hours of documented industry experience. If you're a Maryland high school senior, college student, or industry professional passionate about hospitality, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund Scholarship annually awards $1,500 to multiple Maryland residents who are currently in their final year of high school or enrolled in college and are passionate about pursuing a career in the food service industry. Post-secondary instructors who teach culinary arts or hospitality management courses are also eligible to apply. To be eligible, all applicants must be pursuing hospitality-related coursework. The scholarship is presented by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in memory of Marcia S. Harris, former CEO of the Restaurant Association of Maryland for more than 20 years. Applicants should possess Marcia's same qualities of passion and dedication and have a strong desire to improve the food service industry through the personal pursuit of professionalism. If you will soon be or are currently pursuing hospitality-related coursework, and are passionate about pursuing a career in food service, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Michael Birchenall Scholarship Fund annually awards $1,500 to multiple Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware residents who are currently in their final year of high school or enrolled in college and pursuing culinary, food service, or hospitality-related coursework. The scholarship is presented by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in memory of Michael Birchenall, the editor of Foodservice Monthly, a Mid-Atlantic magazine for the hospitality and foodservice industry. Among his many attributes, Michael Birchenall is fondly remembered as a man who offered tremendous support, help, and encouragement to young people looking to make careers in the food service industry. If you will soon be or are currently pursuing culinary, food service, or hospitality-related coursework, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

The Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund annually awards between $1,000 and $2,500 to multiple Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware residents who are currently in their final year of high school or enrolled in college and pursuing hospitality-related coursework. The scholarship is presented by the Restaurant Association of Maryland to honor the life of Eddie Hermond. Eddie was a longtime manager of Victoria Gastro Pub, Manor Hill Tavern, and an active member of the Maryland National Guard who lost his life in the 2018 flood in Ellicott City while trying to save the life of another. If you are a Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, or Delaware resident who will soon be or is currently pursuing hospitality-related coursework, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you planning on working in the travel, transportation, or tourism sector and are part of a group that is underrepresented in the industry? If so, consider applying for the ABA Diversity Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships award $5,000 to diverse applicants who demonstrate a passion for the travel industry. Applicants must have a declared major in a field related to the travel and tourism industries. However, since that may include anything from accounting to hospitality, we urge you to not rule yourself out because of your major.  If you’re part of a group or demographic that is underrepresented in the travel, transportation, or tourism sectors, we encourage you to apply for the ABA Diversity Scholarships!Show Less