Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation

Scholarship Opportunities

The MRAEF is proud to provide scholarship funding to deserving students pursuing a post secondary degree in restaurant management or culinary arts.Students pursuing a 4 year degree are eligible for scholarships of up to $2000 while students pursuing a two year degree are eligible for up to $500.

MRAEF General Scholarship

If you meet the following qualifications, you may apply for a scholarship. 

• Must be enrolled in a restaurant management or culinary arts program at an accredited university or culinary school.
• Must have a minimum of 2.75 overall GPA
• Must have work experience in the restaurant or foodservice industry.
• Must complete a 750 word essay describing your goals and objectives for a career in the restaurant industry.

Tom Cook Memorial Scholarship $2000

In honor of Tom Cook, a long time member of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Restaurant Association, the MRAEF has created a $2000 scholarship in his name.

• Candidates for this scholarship must be employed by a member in good standing of the Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association and be enrolled in a qualified food service or management related program. To apply, call Mike at the MHRA office.

CLICK BELOW FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2009 Scholarship Application

Ole Miss Hospitality & Management Program Scholarship

Deadline for this scholarship is May 1, 2009.  Click here for information and application.

ProStart Partner Schools

These schools are official Partners with the MRAEF. For Contact information on these schools please call the MHRA office at 601.420.4210.

• A.P. Fatheree Vocational Center - Laurel, MS
• Career Development Center - Jackson, MS
• Carl Keen Vociational Center - Clarksdale, MS
• Clinton Career Complex - Clinton, MS
• Greenville Technical Center - Greenville, MS
• Hancock County Vo-Tech - Kiln, MS
• McKellar Technology Center - Columbus, MS
• Moss Point High School - Moss Point, MS
• Poplarville High School - Poplarville, MS
• Ross Collins Vo-Tech - Meridian, MS
• South Panola High School - South Panola, MS
• West Point High School - West Point, MS

Please Help Us Develop Tomorrow's Workforce by Contributing Today

Please Send your Contributions to : MRAEF; 130 Riverview Drive , Suite C; Flowood, MS.39208