Scholarships
School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety
These scholarships are specific to degrees within the School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety.
Although procedures and deadlines vary, many scholarship applications require the student to write an essay. Tips for writing a scholarship essay are available from the Writing Center.
Some scholarships through professional organizations may require a membership to apply.
- Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships
- The International Association of Culinary Professionals
- The James Beard Foundation
- The American Culinary Federation
- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
- The American Hotel and Lodging Association Education Foundation
- The Academy of Dietetics Foundation Scholarships
- Spencer Education Foundation (Risk Management/Insurance Scholarships)
Department of Food, Nutrition and Hospitality Scholarships
DM&A CDM, CFPP Credential Grant
The Nutrition & Foodservice Education Foundation (NFEF) is offering a grant opportunity to healthcare or senior care food service employees who have two years or more of leadership experience and are accepted into (or are currently enrolled in) an ANFP-Approved Training Program with the DM&A CDM, CFPP Credential Grant.
The grant recipient will receive awarded funds up to $1,776 in the form of a credit in the recipient’s online account at ANFP – Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, which will include:
- A credit of $225 toward ANFP textbooks (guaranteed)
- A credit of $425 toward the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam registration fees (guaranteed)
- A credit of up to $65 toward one year of Pre-Professional Membership to ANFP (guaranteed)
- A credit of up to $811 toward enrollment/tuition fees into an ANFP-approved training program (or up to $1,061 if the recipient does not utilize the optional credit for exam preparation materials). Credit amount not to exceed the cost of the ANFP-approved training program.
- A credit of $250 toward ANFP exam preparation materials (optional)
The application window will open September 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024—all award notices will be made by December 31, 2024.
To learn more about this grant program, please visit ANFP Foundation Credential Grant.
The Northwest Ohio Restaurant Association Scholarship
The Northwest Ohio Restaurant Association Scholarship is available for part-time or full-time students pursuing a certificate or degree in culinary, hospitality or related field at an accredited post-secondary institution with preference to schools located in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. This scholarship is renewable for three additional years after the initial award (four years total), provided the student meets the renewal conditions.
Additional information and requirements can be found at Toledo Community Foundation Scholarships.
Additional Scholarships
In addition to these scholarships, there are a variety of local opportunities that offer tuition reimbursement based on academic achievement. Other financial aid programs, scholarships and on-campus employment opportunities are available at Owens Community College.