WebstaurantStore Scholarships

Culinary and hospitality scholarships for the next generation of innovative chefs and restaurant managers.

What is the WebstaurantStore scholarship program?

The WebstaurantStore Scholarship program is now offering two $5,000 grants to eligible students to help further their education in the fields of culinary arts or hospitality. We want to reward current or prospective students enrolled in a culinary arts program or majoring in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.

Whether you've already begun your secondary education or you're in the exciting stages of choosing the right program, we invite you to apply. The scholarship program is also open to students who've come by their diploma through a GED program or non-traditional learning environment. We've set up each grant to be inclusive and support the next generation of passionate chefs and restaurant managers, regardless of socioeconomic status and current academic achievements.

WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship

A $5,000 grant to be awarded to ethnic minority students seeking an education in the culinary arts.

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WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship

A $5,000 grant to be awarded to any student, regardless of ethnicity, race, or background, seeking an education in the culinary arts.

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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.
  • Scholarship applicant must submit a signed FERPA Consent Form.
  • 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.