Scholarships in Restaurant/Hospitality Management
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Texas Restaurant Association (TRA)
W. Price, Jr. Memorial Scholarship —History
Deadline: February 1st
Mail application to:
Texas Restaurant Association
P. O. Box 1429
Austin, Tx 78767
Applications must be received by February 1. TRA’s Board of Directors Scholarship Nominating Committee considers all applicants and announces winners in April.
Please view a copy of the application form for all eligibility information.
Print Copy of Application Form
E-mail your inquiry to TRA Ed Foundation.
Scholarships are worth $5000 for recipients attending a four-year university, culinary academy or graduate program and $2000 for recipients attending a 2-year college.
2006-2007 W. Price, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Recipients
William Bryan Booth, Del Mar Community College
Michelle Surles, St. Philip's College
Thomas Mowery, University of Houston
Rachel Pagels, Johnson & Wales
W. Price, Jr. Memorial Scholarship History
In 1953, W. Price, Jr. was named executive director of the Texas Restaurant Association. In 1972, W. Price, Jr. becomes President with the top elected restaurateur named Chairman of the Board, W. H. "Buckshot" Price. Following his father’s death in January of 1974, W. H. "Buckshot" Price became the Executive Vice President of TRA. In 1975 the Board of Directors vote to rename the state headquarters building the TRA-W. Price, Jr. Building and the W. Price, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was founded.
Scholarship Nominating Committee 2006:
Chair: Bernay Sheffield, Zentner's Daughter Steak House
Ernie Beasley, Texas Culinary Academy
Skyler Bell, Elite Cafe
Cathy Cace, Johnny Cace's Seafood & Steak House
Jennifer Cochran, Ector County Independent School District
Paul Englund, Charleston's Restaurant
Diana Kloesel, Kloesel's Steakhouse
Greater Austin Restaurant Association
512-426-0524
Deadline: Postmarked on or before March 31st
Mail application to:
Austin Restaurant Association
Attn: Will Creighton
PO Box 684751
Austin, TX 78768
Questions?: will.creighton@sbcglobal.net
Qualification for Scholarship
Applicant must be employed by ARA member in good standing.
Applicant must have an overall B grade average.
Applicant must submit an essay summarizing how their experience in the foodservice industry has affected their career goals.
Applicant must be registered at an accredited college or university.
Applicant must submit letters of recommendation from immediate supervisor and professor or instructor.
A scholarship will be awarded one year at a time. Applicants may reapply each year.
The application, transcripts and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by March 31st..
Checks will be made out to university or college.
Need an application?
Print copy of Application Form (PDF File*)
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Brazos Valley Restaurant Association
Deadline: Postmarked on or before August 31
Contact: Mike Green
(979) 693-2260
Brazos Valley Restaurant Association
P.O. Box 9869
College Station, TX 77842-7869
Qualifications for Scholarship:
Student must enroll as a full time student (12 hours or more)
Student must maintain his or her full time status during the semesters covered by the scholarship.
Student must have and maintain an overall grade point average of C or better and provide a copy of their report card.
Student must be a part time (15-20 hours) or full time employee (30-40 hours) in a member restaurant of the BVRA.
Student must be in good standing with the university.
It is preferred but not required that the application major in business or in some hospitality related field.
Need an application? Print copy of Application Form (PDF File*)
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