US Foods Now Accepting Applications for Newly Expanded Nationwide Scholarship Program
09 April 2024 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
Company to Empower the Next Generation of
Culinary Talent with $360,000 in Scholarships Now Available to
Students Nationwide for the First Time in the Program’s History
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of America’s largest
foodservice distributors, today announced applications for the
company’s 2024 US Foods Scholars program are now being accepted
through May 13. In a first for the program, the company will offer
18 scholarships to students nationwide, providing outstanding
students with the opportunity to apply for scholarships of $20,000
each to attend the culinary or hospitality program of their
choosing.
The US Foods Scholars program offers culinary and hospitality
students the additional financial resources needed to pursue
degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, or
hospitality management. Since its launch, the program has awarded
more than $1.7 million in scholarships to nearly 90 students.
Program alumni have gone on to start their own businesses, work for
prestigious restaurant groups, launch baking and pastry careers,
and be mentored by top chefs across the industry.
“At US Foods, we believe we can empower the next generation of
culinary talent by providing financial support to deserving
students who want to pursue a career in the food service industry,”
said Lisa Gibbons, vice president of corporate communications, US
Foods. “With the need for trained culinary talent continuing to
rise, we look forward to the nationwide expansion, which will
provide much-needed support to students across the country who need
it the most.”
With the program now open to all U.S. culinary or hospitality
students pursuing a 2- or 4-year postsecondary degree, US Foods
Scholars aims to continue its mission of empowering the next
generation of culinary talent and promoting diversity and inclusion
in the foodservice industry. The program’s scholarships enable
recipients to manage education-related expenses such as tuition,
fees, books and supplies, and room and board and provides access to
exclusive professional development opportunities, including
learning engagements with US Foods experts and participation in
customer-facing events.
“As education costs continue to rise, it’s imperative to provide
students the resources that will position them for academic and
career success,” said Scholarship America’s President and CEO, Mike
Nylund. “Thanks to US Foods, we are excited to expand these
opportunities to students across the country. We look forward to
providing aspiring culinary and hospitality students the financial
support needed to advance their professional development.”
Beginning today, US Foods Scholars, in partnership with
Scholarship America, is accepting applications for 12 of the 18
scholarships through an online application portal, available on the
company’s website at usfoods.com/scholars. The deadline to apply is
May 13 at 3 p.m. CT.
The remaining six scholarships will be facilitated separately
through the company’s partnership with Careers through Culinary
Arts Program (C-CAP). US Foods Scholars named through C-CAP are
selected from eligible high school seniors with plans to pursue an
education in the culinary or hospitality arts at a postsecondary
school of their choosing.
To learn more about the US Foods Scholars program visit the
company’s website at usfoods.com/scholars.
About US Foods
With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of
America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice
distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and
foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With more
than 70 broadline locations and approximately 90 cash and carry
stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers
with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite
of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is
headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn
more.
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