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Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Application Is Open!
The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF), the philanthropic arm of the CRA, awards scholarships each year to students pursuing a career career in the Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management or an affiliated degree. 
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All scholarships use the same application. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline. Recipients of scholarships will be notified by May 1, 2022. 

Joe DaCosta Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation awards a scholarship named in honor of former CRA Board Member, Joe DaCosta, who spent more than 35 years in the food industry, including over seven years as the Vice President of Sales for Sysco Connecticut. Joe had a passion for giving back to future leaders in the industry, which is the goal of this fund.

2022 Scholarship Application will open on February 1, 2022. Deadline for applications will be April 1, 2022.​
Frederick A. DeLuca Scholarship
The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation awards the The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Scholarship, a renewable award and the total amount awarded over 4 years is $8,000.  GPA requirements apply. ​
CHEF Scholarships
The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation awards scholarships up to $1,000 to high school or undergraduates pursing a degree in the hospitality industry. 

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation wants to put you on the path to achieving your dreams.  The NRAEF offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to students who want an education and a career in the food service industry, starting at $2,500 scholarships.  Click here for more details. 

APPLY FOR NRAEF SCHOLARSHIP HERE


College Opportunities
The ProStart program has articulation agreements with over 60 colleges and universities across the country.  Read about them here.

 
Other Opportunities for ProStart Students not competing:
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute:  All students that complete and graduate from ProStart I and II receive a $2,000.00 ProStart Excellence Award. This money will go straight towards tuition. Proof of official certification from each state and the NRA is required.
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    • CT Tax Relief Program
    • CT Restaurant Promise
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
    • News
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Partnership
    • Sponsors
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Why Become a CRA Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Exclusive Savings
    • Healthcare >
      • Member Exclusive Healthcare Programs
    • Become an Allied Member >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Portal
  • ServSafe & Industry Training
    • ServSafe Manager & Food Safety >
      • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
      • ServSafe Manager In-Person Classes
      • ServSafe Food Handler
      • ServSafe Allergen
    • ServSafe Workplace >
      • Sexual Harassment Prevention
      • Unconscious Bias Training
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe FAQ
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
  • Foundation
    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
        • Apprenticeships
        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
    • ProStart >
      • What is ProStart?
      • 2022 Connecticut ProStart Invitational
      • ProStart News: What's Cookin?
      • ProStart FAQs
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
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      • Sponsorships 2022
    • Get Involved
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    • 2021 CRAzies Annual Awards Gala
    • 2022 CRA Annual Golf Classic
    • Events Calendar
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    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program