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The WRA Education Foundation awards scholarships based on future plans in foodservice, academic records, essays on industry issues and professional recommendations.
Over $40,000 in scholarships are awarded annually to culinary arts and hospitality management students across the state. View current winners, recognized at the annual Celebration of Excellence. Funding for scholarships is provided by the Foundation’s Endowment Fund and the NRAEF.
 
Apply for Scholarships
Complete and return the fillable PDF to apply for scholarships.
No hand-written applications will be accepted.
Minimum qualifications for WRA EF scholarships are:
- Must be working in a Wisconsin foodservice operation
- Must be accepted at a nationally accredited, post-secondary school
- Must have a completed application that includes employer or instructor recommendations and school transcripts
College Culinary Arts Competition
Students from technical colleges and universities can build culinary achievements and accolades through participating in competitions at the Wisconsin Restaurant Expo each March. Two distinctive competitions take place:
Show off your skills while enhancing your resume – Compete at the Expo!
High School Mentoring
With the ProStart® program, high school students are hired for internships, learning the art of cooking and managing restaurants through training with professional chefs and worksite mentors. Students obtain valuable work experience, while making money, and receive a head-start toward a career in foodservice or credit toward college education.
For more information on participating in mentorship programs, contact:
Susan Quam, Executive Director of the WRA Education Foundation
800.589.3211 ext. 286 • squam@wirestaurant.org
Wisconsin Colleges
For a list of Wisconsin colleges for culinary arts and hospitality management, click here.
Through the WRA Education Foundation, industry professionals have access to valuable training opportunities and programs to develop the future of the industry. The Foundation vision is to advance professionalism through education, scholarships and community involvement to ensure the future success of the foodservice industry.
To support the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a tax-deductible charitable contribution, contact Susan Quam at 800.589.3211 or pledge your support online. |
Scholarships & College Programs
