The ARHA Kirk Kirkland Memorial Scholarship, now co-branded with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) scholarships, annually provides Alabama students with the opportunity to further their education in the restaurant and lodging industry. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be interested in, or taking courses in the field of hospitality, culinary or food service management and accepted into a two or four year Alabama post-secondary school.
• Must maintain an overall Grade Point Average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. GPA must be established at time of application and a transcript is required as part of the application.
• Leadership demonstrated in both on and off campus activities.
• Student must be an Alabama resident. 

How to Apply

Application packet must include the following items and be postmarked by March 23, 2020.

• Completed application form.
• Copy of transcript from most recent school with established GPA at time of application.
• Must include a letter of recommendation (one from a teacher/instructor/personal reference and one from an industry employer if possible).
• Letter of acceptance from school  (unless currently enrolled).



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Mailing Address:
Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association
Attn: Scholarship Applications
3 S. Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL 36104


Additional Details:
Awards range in value from $500 to $1,500. Candidates will be notified regarding scholarship awards late summer. Scholarship monies will be mailed directly to the institution of higher education once awards have been announced.

Questions:
Contact ARHA at 334.244.1320 or email Rachel Ragland.