ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

The mission of the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is to build Illinois' hospitality workforce through career exploration and development programs, scholarships and image enhancement.

2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The 2010-2011 Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship Application is now available.  Click here to download.  To qualify for a scholarship, you must:

-Be a permanent resident of the State of Illinois
-Be accepted and plan to enroll in an accredited culinary school, college or university
-Enrolled full-time or substantial part-time taking a minimum of 8 credit hours each term
-Major in a culinary, restaurant management or foodservice related program  

If you have questions please contact IRA Educational Foundation at prostart@illinoisrestaurants.org  or call 312-787-4000 ext 117.

Program Initiatives

Career Exploration

ProStart® Program

Career Camps

Connections to Post Secondary

Scholarship & Career Mentoring

College Tours

College Prep Workshops

Scholarship Prep Workshops

Workforce Development

Industry Certification

Job Readiness Training

GET INVOLVED!

The IRAEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your gift may be deductible for tax purposes. Please consult your tax advisor.