2021 CA Restaurant Foundation scholarship program

2021 CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CRF awarded $106,000 in co-branded scholarships to 36 students.

Including 18 students from the Galardi Group Inc. scholarship

Amalia van Peborgh GROSSMONT COLLEGE

let’s hear what our scholars have to say: Kevin Cooper

I can’t wait to continue my journey to becoming a better cook, and I hope to be an amazing chef in the future.

San Diego Community Colleges, CRA San Diego Chapter, and CRA Central Valley Chapter Scholarship Funds

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

I was raised in a community high in poverty and low in hope. The only thing that I ever stuck with was working in the hospitality industry. Cooking and providing optimal services to guests is the only thing that I have been truly good at, without forcing it.

CRA Board of Directors, American Express, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Chloe Macias

MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE

I want to make my mark on this industry as a female chef. I want to be able to inspire young chefs the same way I was inspired.

CRA Los Angeles Chapter, Mark A. Giovanini, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Mckenna Voisin

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

I want to push myself to do more and the pandemic allowed me to take on new opportunities that I may not have considered before.

Galardi Group Inc., CRA Orange County Chapter, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Learn more at:

CALRESTFOUNDATION.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS

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Brigette Angela Cruz

CAL STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

The ProStart program in my high school greatly helped in turning my passion for culinary into a viable career path.

CRA Los Angeles Chapter, Rolf Lewis CCA, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Hannah MacDonald

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Previous scholarships from California Restaurant Foundation have helped me fund my education and be able to continue taking classes that inspire me and help me become a better leader.

David C Tallichet, Jr. / Specialty Restaurants Corp. (SRC), CRA Orange County Chapter, Keurig Dr Pepper, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Sidney Reed

CAL STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

If I could go back to four years ago and tell my former self what was coming, I would have never believed it. Since day one, I have been financially supporting myself and figuring things out on my own, which is why this scholarship is so important to me.

Wendy Armour, CRA Sacramento Chapter, CRA Fresno Chapter, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Cassandra Monterrosa

CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SLO

Being a first-generation, LGBT+ identifying Latina woman I want to show others who are also underrepresented that it is possible and worth it.

Kieran Collins “Casey” Burke, CRA San Diego Chapter, and Arthur Wynne Scholarship Funds

Travis Swailes

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

I struggled to find my way and find a purpose for a long time. After school, I would volunteer for catering events and other learning opportunities. After a while, my ProStart teacher took notice of my continued interest and invited me to tour restaurants and meet industry.

Wendy Armour, Arthur Wynne, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Learn more at: CALRESTFOUNDATION.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS

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Isabelle Newcomb

SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY

Majoring in hospitality seemed like an easy decision for me because it is something I am passionate about and good at.

CRA Monterey Chapter, Balestreri & Cutino, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Samantha St. Clair

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

My hopes are that through education and hard work, I will be able to build something from the ground up.

CRA North State Chapter, CRA RARE Chapter, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Andrew Moreno

CAL STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

What I at first thought of as a simple intro to cooking class began to feel more like a possible career path.

The Guy Fieri Cooking With Kids Scholarship Fund

Karla Campos

CAL STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

I know I have finally truly found what I want to do. There is no specific endgame yet, but I know I’m going in the right direction.

The Guy Fieri Cooking With Kids Scholarship Fund

Da Yea Amy Sue

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

By furthering my education in the industry, I would love to deepen my understanding of the food and beverage world in the hotel field and learn from mentors and professors.

The Guy Fieri Cooking With Kids Scholarship Fund

Learn more at: CALRESTFOUNDATION.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS

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Isabella Vegh

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS

I feel incredibly lucky that I determined my passion for the hospitality field at such a young age. It gave me time to explore all the possibilities, schools, and career paths very early on.

The Guy Fieri Cooking With Kids Scholarship Fund

Kollin Tanahashi

CAL STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

I hope to inspire a new generation of culinary artists to know why we are in this industry and why we do what we do.

CRA Sacramento Chapter, Milla O. Naylor, and CRA Building Scholarship Funds

Katherine Beatty

CAL STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

By receiving a scholarship, it will allow me to focus on my classes without the added stress of working full-time while being a full-time student.

Don & Dolly Karcher, and M Dariotis Scholarship Funds

Sara Daniel

CAL STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

One of the reasons why I have fallen in love with this industry is because there is always something new or different to learn, and I am someone who is hungry for knowledge. In the long term, I’d like to open my own restaurant and have a women-focused back-of-the-house staff.

The Guy Fieri Cooking With Kids Scholarship Fund

Learn more at: CALRESTFOUNDATION.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS

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