Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation shapes the future of hospitality by investing in the workforce of tomorrow.
The Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation is offering scholarships to Minnesota students who are pursuing their education in foodservice and hospitality programs.
- Click here to access the 2025 General HMEF Scholarship Criteria.
- Click here to access the 2025 Sue Zelickson Scholarship Criteria.
- Click here to access the 2025 HMEF Scholarship Flyer.
Deadline to apply is Friday, March 21, 2025
ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS:
Since 2008, Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation has awarded nearly $1,000,000 in Scholarships to over 370 students pursuing post-secondary education for careers in foodservice, lodging, tourism, and hospitality management.
The scholarships are provided through the generosity of Minnesota hospitality operators and are described on this page as well.
How it works: Through a competitive process, students are awarded scholarships based on Minnesota residency, pursuit of a degree in culinary arts or hospitality and tourism management, and their application submission.
Recipients pursue careers as restaurant owners and managers, chefs, caterers, bakers, hotel and resort general managers, event planners, and many other roles.
Go deeper: For those interested in applying for the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation's scholarships, you can learn more here.