200 North LaSalle
Ste. 880
Chicago, IL 60601
Ph: (312)787-4000
Fax: (312)787-4792
E-mail: roxannec@illinoisrestaurants.org
URL: http://www.illinoisrestaurants.org

Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship available to Illinois residents enrolled in a food service management, culinary arts, or hospitality management concentration in an accredited program of a two- or four-year college or university. Must be a U.S. citizen. Deadline is May 15. Focus: Food Service/Hospitality; Hospitality Management; Culinary Arts; Food Science/Nutrition Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: food service, hospitality/hotel administration/operations.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 50. Maximum no. of awards: 70. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 60 scholarship(s), totalling $149,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 5/15. Contact: Roxanne Charles, Program and Operations Manager, 312-787-4000, roxannec@illinoisrestaurants.org.