The New Jersey Food Council’s 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. Scholarships will be available for the Fall 2016 school year and the deadline to submit an application is April 15, 2016.
This year the Food Council and our members will award 15 scholarships totaling $53,000 which is the largest education investment in our history!
The available scholarships are listed below, click on the links to view the criteria and application for each.
- 3 New Jersey Food Council Scholarships – Policy – Application
- Founders Scholarship Award – $5,000
- Thomas Infusino Scholarship Award – $5,000
- Student Award – $5,000
- Cuellar Family ShopRites Educational Scholarship – $2,500
- Lawrence R. Inserra Memorial Scholarship – $5,000
- Raymond J. Maniaci Education Scholarship – $5,000
- Grace Scaduto Memorial Scholarship – $2,000
- Two (2) Spires Family Scholarships – $2,000 each
- Perry Sumas Educational Scholarship – $5,000
- ACME Markets Educational Scholarship – $2,500
- CBA Industries Scholarship – $5,000
- QuickChek Scholarship – $2,000
- Two (2) Wawa Scholarships – $2,500 each
Please help us share this information within your organization and with family members who may be interested in applying for a scholarship.
The NJFC Educational Development Fund is an independent 501 3c fund with tax exempt status. Not only can the program award scholarships but it can administer member foundations and endowment programs as well. We encourage members to consider these options to invest in the future of the New Jersey Food Council. If you would like to discuss contributing to the endowment fund by establishing a family or company scholarship, please call Linda Doherty at (609) 392-8899.