US Foods Scholars Program

Scholarship Sponsored by US Foods

## Program administration

**Administrator**
The US Foods Scholars Program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and education-support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Scholarship America handles application processing, award management, and communications for the program. They ensure awards are distributed and that administrative requirements are met on behalf of US Foods.

Key takeaways:
- Scholarship America administers the program on behalf of US Foods.
- They manage applications, disbursements, and related communications.
- Scholarship America is a national leader in scholarship program management.

## Eligibility

**Applicant requirements**
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time awards are disbursed (August), and must be legal U.S. residents or authorized to work in the 50 states and D.C. Candidates must plan to enroll or already be enrolled full time in an accredited two- or four-year undergraduate program for the entire upcoming academic year. Eligible majors are Culinary Arts and related disciplines (examples include Culinary Science, Baking and Pastry Arts, Nutrition and Food Business Management, and Hospitality Management). Applicants must also agree to participate in at least one professional development opportunity provided by US Foods.

**Who is excluded**
Employees of US Foods (and their subsidiaries, parents, affiliates), contractors, consultants, legal counsel, advertising or marketing agencies, and their immediate family members or household residents are not eligible.

Key takeaways:
- Minimum age: 18 at the time of award disbursement.
- Must be a U.S. resident or authorized to work in the U.S. (50 states + D.C.).
- Full-time undergraduate enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year institution is required.
- Majors must be Culinary Arts or closely related disciplines.
- US Foods employees, affiliates, and immediate family/household members are excluded.

## Awards

**Award structure and use**
The program will grant up to 20 awards of $20,000 each. Awards are one-time only and not renewable, but recipients may opt to receive the award in two annual installments of $10,000 if they maintain full-time enrollment in an eligible major. Awards apply to undergraduate study only and may be used for any education-related expenses.

Key takeaways:
- Up to 20 awards of $20,000 each will be granted.
- Awards are one-time; optional split into two $10,000 annual installments is available.
- Funds are restricted to undergraduate study and cover any education-related expenses.