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ASMC Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the final half of his/her school year, or a high school graduate within six months of the application deadline.
  • Students that have won a national scholarship in previous years may qualify for continuing assistance.
  • Applicant must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as
    business administration, economics, accounting, finance) Applications that do not fall within these fields will not be considered.

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ASMC will award nine scholarships each year.
  • Application from high school applicants must have an ASMC chapter endorsement letter. Chapter presidents may submit up to two applications each award year. If a chapter submits more than two, the selection panel will review only the first two nominations received.
  • Nomination must be submitted through the Awards Online website. No local chapter forms are accepted.
  • High school applicants must have recommendation letter from an ASMC chapter president and an academic official, signed and dated.
  • Applications from prior winners will require document support of a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a letter from the academic institution confirming continued work in the area of financial management.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Any undergraduate student or individual enrolled or accepted as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution
  • Anyone majoring in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality-related program
  • Anyone NOT related to any employees or family members of the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, or any State Restaurant Association

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Each year, the NRAEF awards more than $1.2 million in scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.

National Grocers Association Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Scholarships are available to rising college freshman through postgraduate studies (must be enrolled at the time of disbursement to be considered)
  • Must be enrolled in a U.S. or 4-year-degree-granting institution (including relevant postgraduate studies)
  • Majoring in Business, Food Management, Accounting, Human Resources, IT or other focuses leading to a career in grocery
  • Experience in the grocery industry is preferred but not required
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Must intend to pursue a career in independent grocery industry

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The foundation administers 13 scholarships.  By completing one application, students will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.

Access the NGA Foundation Scholarship submission at https://webportalapp.com/sp/closed/ngafoundation.

  1. Create a profile
  2. Start an application to include demographic information and 3-4 personal statement essay questions. This can be saved at any point and edited at a later date prior to submission.
  3. Upload your Official or unofficial transcript
  4. Upload additional materials including, letter of recommendation(s), certificates, awards, etc.
  5. Save and submit your application once complete.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. ​

 

RMA Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
  • Be a current college student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada and will continue to be enrolled full time for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
  • Intends to work in the banking industry following graduation.
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall (or equivalent).
  • Applicants do not have to be a current RMA member, but they must join (free) and remain a member to receive and renew their scholarship.

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Scholarship recipients are selected based on merit with the following factors:

  • Demonstrated interest in the banking industry; (Examples: previous employment in a bank; RMA membership; involvement in local RMA chapter; academic studies; internships).
  • Academic achievement.
  • Participation and leadership in community and school activities, or related work experience.
  • Statement of career goals and objectives.

Financial need will not be considered.

Griffin Ainsworth Scholarship

Eligibility

Applications for this scholarship are due March 31, 2023, and are an opportunity for any business student enrolled in an accredited school as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Microsoft Disability Scholarship

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability.
  • Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. Schools must be in the USA or have a USA-Affiliate for financial transactions (contact Seattle Foundation to verify non-USA school’s eligibility).
  • Declare an approved major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing).
  • Demonstrate a passion for technology.
  • Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.
  • Have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Require financial assistance to attend college.
  • Enrollment status must be full-time or half-time.

Application

Students must include the following in their application:

  • Two Letters of Recommendation.  At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters.
  •  Information about applicant:
    • Information about the post-secondary school you plan to attend.
    • Your educational and Career Goals
    • Activities, Awards, and Honors (if possible, include technology related awards)
    • Work Experience
    • Financial information
    • Any unusual family or personal circumstances (include circumstances caused by ongoing disability related expenses).
  • Transcript.  May be either official or unofficial.
  • Essays
    • Based on your experience with disability, please share your vision for new technology innovation (such as devices, software, or services) to enhance inclusion for people with disabilities and how it empowers them to achieve more in their lives or communities. Explain how your idea differs from existing solutions. (2,000 characters max).

PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States;
  • At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States;
  • Your field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business.

How to Apply:

  • Send an email to scholarship@pixelplex.io with “PixelPlex Scholarship Award: Your Name” in the subject field.
  • In your submission email, write a short paragraph or two about yourself and why you chose the topic.
  • Attach your essay as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to the email. The length of the essay should be a minimum of 1200 words (there is no maximum word limit) and include an introduction and conclusion. The essay should be original text and not published anywhere.
  • the essay topics can be found below:
    • Blockchain
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Internet of Things
    • Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship

Eligibility

  • 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.

How to Apply:

  •  Attach a 500-word essay attachment (in .doc 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.

 

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website

“Invest in Your Future” College Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Scholarship open to all majors.
  • Must be enrolled in a college or university located within the United States or its territories and accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (for a list of accredited institutions, see http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx) at the time of application and at the time the Scholarship is awarded.
  • Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
  • Must be a United States citizen and resident of the United States.
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

How to Apply:

  • Students must also complete a 750-word essay on the topic of financial planning. Referring to these following questions:
    • What are your short and long-term financial goals? How do you plan to achieve these goals? What financial strategies (such as budgeting, investing, saving, and debt management) will you use and why?

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website

ABLE MOVING SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a business program.
  • Be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

How to Apply:

  • An essay (maximum 1,000 words) addressing the following topic: 
    • “Share an experience with moving, whether it be to the next town, across the country, or internationally. What helped make the move easier? What challenges did you face?” 
  • An up-to-date resume
  • A current unofficial transcript from applicant’s college/university or high school

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.