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New Jersey Food Council Scholarship Program

The Education Development Scholarship Program was created with the goal to promote future leaders, create a benefit for NJFC members and their families, and support the food industry. When this program was put into place just a few years ago, we began with only three awards. This year, NJFC offered 31 scholarships totaling almost $100,000!

Scholarship applications open in late January, so check back for updated information.

Below is a list of scholarships offered in 2025:

  • NJFC President’s Scholarship - $5,000
  • NJFC Founders Scholarship - $5,000
  • NJFC Student Scholarship - $5,000
  • NJFC Thomas Infusino Scholarship - $5,000
  • NJFC Scholarships – (3 Scholarships @ $2,500 each)
  • NJFC Bill Sumas Emerging Leader Scholarship - $2,500
  • Acme Markets/Kings Food Markets Scholarship – Acme Markets/Kings Food Markets Employees and Family Members – (3 Scholarships @ $2,500 each)
  • Cuellar Family ShopRites Scholarship – Cuellar Employees and Family Members - $2,500
  • Abe Glass Memorial Scholarship – Team Member Employed at Glass Gardens - $5,000
  • Ben Glass Memorial Scholarship – Team Member Employed at Glass Gardens - $5,000
  • Glass Gardens ShopRites – Team Member Employed at Glass Gardens - (4 Scholarships @ $2,500 each)
  • Lawrence R. Inserra Memorial Scholarship – Inserra Supermarket Employees and Family Members – (1 Scholarship @ $5,000, 2 Scholarships @ $2,500 each)
  • Ronald S. and Kathleen Murphy Scholarship – Murphy’s Fresh Markets Employees and Family Members or High School Seniors at Cherokee, Lenape, Seneca or Shawnee High Schools or Students from Burlington County Institute of Technology - $2,500
  • Robert Powell Memorial Scholarship – Allegiance Employees and Family Members – $5,000
  • QuickChek Corporation Scholarship – QuickChek Corporation Employees and Family Members - $2,500
  • Rockin’ Protein Never Settle Scholarship – Supermarket Retail Partners Employees or Family Members - $2,500
  • Shamrock Farms Fresh Futures Scholarship – Supermarket Retail Partners Employees or Family Members – $2,500
  • Wawa Education Scholarship – Wawa Employees and Family Members – $2,500
  • Whole Foods Market Scholarships – Whole Foods Market Team Members – (4 Scholarships @ $2,500 each)