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.
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.
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.
Upload your Official or unofficial transcript
Upload additional materials including, letter of recommendation(s), certificates, awards, etc.
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.
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.
The recipients of the Merchants Exchange Scholarship will be selected by the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund Board of Directors and rewarded to outstanding individuals who meet the following criteria:
The applicant’s chosen field of study must be in the Maritime Field and/or International Trade, and must enrolled in a 4-year, 2-year institution, Graduate degree program, or US Coast Guard (USCG) certified program.
The applicant must be entering the appropriate year of study of an eligible program:
4-year Degree Students: The applicant must have completed the minimum credits and/or hours equivalent to two (2) academic years and must be of Junior or Senior standing at a US-accredited institution of higher learning or at a USCG certified institution.
2-year Degree Students: The applicant must be accepted to, or currently pursuing a degree (in your first or second year) in a 2-year program at a US institution of higher learning or at USCG certified institution.
Graduate Degree: The applicant must be accepted to, or currently pursuing a graduate degree a program at a US accredited institution of higher learning or at USCG certified institution.
Maritime Training Program (short course): The applicant must be accepted to, or currently completing training or certification in a program of less than two years, at a USCG certified institution.
The applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or the school’s equivalent rankings.
The applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and have exemplary qualities in personal character. Financial need may be considered if other factors are equal.
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The Merchants Exchange requires the academic institution to administer the scholarship within the following guidelines:
The scholarship will be remitted to the institution by the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund by September 1st, and may be renewed annually upon approval.
A minimum 3.0 GPA (or the school’s equivalent ranking), regular class attendance, and course completion standards must be maintained for the student to remain qualified.
Carry-over funds from one (1) year to the next is acceptable.
If scholarship is not fully utilized, the unused funds may be given in the form of a scholarship to an alternate student based on the selection process outlined above.
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.
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
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
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.
Enrolled (or will be enrolled) full-time in a university to enrolled full-time in pursuing a degree related to supply chain and operations management, inventory control, materials management, or procurement.
How to Apply:
Please provide a 1,000 word personal statement describing your long-term career aspirations in the supply chain or operations field.
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.