November 24, 2026
Doc Cohen Franchising Scholarship
Direct application
$3,500
3 winners
Eligibility
Location
United States
Major
Business
Status
US citizen
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university with a major or primary focus in business, finance, marketing, food service, hospitality, franchising, or entrepreneurship may apply.
One $3,500 tuition award includes complimentary IFA Annual Convention registration and up to $1,500 for travel. Two $1,000 runner-up awards are also given. The scholarship honors franchising leader Doc Cohen. Application timing is posted on the IFA National Scholarship Fund page when the cycle opens.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Official transcript
- Business plan
- Official Transcript
- Business Plan
- Primary academic focus may satisfy the stated business, finance, marketing, food service, hospitality, franchising, or entrepreneurship requirement.
- The principal award includes IFA Annual Convention registration and travel support.