WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship

Fueling a Passion For Achievement in Culinary Arts

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What is the Scholarship?

The WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship is a $5,000 GRANT created to assist students with an eagerness to further their culinary education. By awarding this supplemental grant, we hope to fuel the passion of one bright student as they pursue their dream of becoming a chef, restaurant owner, or hospitality professional.

2023 Scholarship Winners

Max Grefe

Culinary Arts



Past Winners

Shelaine D.

Culinary Arts

Logan H.

Culinary/Hospitality

Sonya C.

Hospitality/Tourism Management

Aditi N.

Culinary Management

Rosa A.

Culinary Arts

Adrienne B.

Baking and Pastry Management

Heidi W.

Culinary Arts

Nina D.

Culinary Arts

Ladarius P.

Hospitality/Tourism Management

Nikki S.

Hospitality/Tourism Management

Who is Eligible?

This scholarship is open to all students, regardless of race, gender, age, or background. Eligibility is dependent on current or future enrollment in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management program (including Culinary Schools). This includes high school seniors, GED students, and non-traditional learning students who plan to enroll in similar programs at the start of the next year.

  • High School Seniors
  • GED Students
  • Non-traditional Learning Students

How to Apply?

Start the application process now by filling out the form below. Include your name, email address, and phone number. Provide the name of your current or future hospitality school and major. Help us get to know you better with a short bio and your favorite professional photo (.jpeg or .png format). Finally, attach a 500-word essay attachment (in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format) that describes how you became interested in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality career and what you hope to bring to the industry.

Scholarship Application



By clicking "Apply For Scholarship" you confirm you have read and understood the terms and conditions

Terms and Conditions

  • Must be enrolled full-time or part-time, or plan to be enrolled, in a college or culinary arts school.
  • Must be majoring in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field.
  • Must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher or 2 years of work experience in the restaurant / hospitality industry.
  • Application essay should be no longer than 500 words, and it should be submitted as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file.
  • All submissions will be reviewed before a winner is chosen, only one applicant will be selected as the winner.
  • The winner will be contacted within 60 days of the application deadline, and their name will be posted on the scholarship page.
  • The winner will receive a one-time grant of $5,000.
  • This scholarship is only offered to U.S. Citizens.
  • Applications are due by June 15th and December 1st of the current year.
  • Scholarship applicant must submit a professional photograph and short bio.
  • The winner will be required to execute a publicity release, prior to the payment of the grant, permitting the use of the winner’s photo and biographical information in marketing and advertisement materials in relation to the award of the scholarship.
  • Failure to satisfy any of the terms listed above will result in the elimination of the application and withdrawal of any awarded grants.

User Communications

When you send email communications to WebstaurantStore, and/or its representatives, we may retain those communications in order to process or respond to your inquiries or application as related to the scholarship. WebstaurantStore will not knowingly sell, share, rent, or otherwise transfer your information other than in accordance with the terms set forth in the Privacy Policy. By participating in this scholarship, you give WebstaurantStore your express consent to confirm your admission and attendance at the college or university listed by contacting the institution for verification.

Privacy Policy

By submitting an application, the applicant automatically grants WebstaurantStore, and/or its representatives, permission to post the applicant's name, school or university, photo, and essay on WebstaurantStore.com or in other marketing communications in the event he or she is awarded the scholarship. You also grant permission to WebstaurantStore to email, call, or send you information regarding your application.