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Current or former New York State ProStart students accepted to or enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution for a major in foodservice, culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field may apply. Applicants must be full-time or substantial part-time students when funds are disbursed.
NYSRAEF awards scholarships of $2,500 to students committed to the restaurant and foodservice industry. Funds go directly to the educational institution after enrollment verification and must be used for undergraduate studies.
Apply by completing the full application form, mailing official transcripts, letters of recommendation, character reference forms, and a personal essay of 500 to 1,000 words on why you deserve the scholarship, your future goals, how ProStart shaped them, and your planned hospitality career.
The New York State ProStart Scholarship awards $2,500.
The deadline is May 22, 2027. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; check the sponsor's official page for a future cycle.
Key requirements include: United States; New York; Business; Culinary Personal Services. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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