Education Foundation
At IFMA, we champion industry excellence by investing in the future of foodservice. Today more than ever, our world requires the very best and brightest young minds. That’s why we serve as a hub for providing industry education, opportunities within the industry, scholarship distribution and internship placement between our manufacturer companies and budding foodservice talent.
Through member contributions, we award $5,000 scholarships to students from schools and programs that emphasize culinary, marketing, sales, supply chain, and food science.
The Education Foundation is a donation you can feel good about, with 100% of the funding going directly to scholarship awards. Whether you are looking to empower tomorrow’s foodservice pioneers through an internship, or through financial giving, we encourage you to get involved and make a difference in the careers of today’s deserving students.
Student Testimonials
"I am thrilled and blessed to be able to be a part of such a prestigious opportunity, it reaffirms my decision that a career in Hospitality and Tourism Management is what I should be doing, and could be my life calling."
Carolyn Budiana
FUTURE IF MAKER
"Receiving this scholarship lessened my anxiety towards affording a college education, the award enabled me to purchase required textbooks and course materials for this semester."
Thomas Novak
FUTURE IF MAKER
"Because of your stipend, I will be able to continue pursuing my studies of Food Science both inside and outside of the classroom through school courses and additional internship opportunities."
Kristen Yi
FUTURE IF MAKER
"I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. With this award, I will now be able to strengthen my passion by taking more courses and studying abroad, more opportunities than I would have been able to due to financial burdens."
Kimberly Rivera
FUTURE IF MAKER
"I greatly appreciate your support in my future within food service in Dietetics. You recognizing my potential is extremely important to me and I appreciate that you value my success within this field just as much as I do."
Andrea Colestock
FUTURE IF MAKER
"Nutrition is vital for the young minds that are the future of our nation."
Cynthia Arias-Dowling
FUTURE IF MAKER
"The food industry, unlike many industries, provides a product that makes people happy, gathers people together."
Andrew Gusmano
FUTURE IF MAKER
"My internships and research experience enabled me to combine the knowledge I gained from all my previous classes and apply it to real world situations."
Julia Amador
FUTURE IF MAKER
"Because of my scholarship, I was able to continue my studies at CIA. Without, I don't know if I would have been able to stay."
Dana Rivera
FUTURE IF MAKER
100% PROMISE
The Education Foundation has promised to ensure 100% of donor contributions go toward funding scholarship.
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR DONORS
Ben E. Keith Foods
Bunn Corporation
The Clorox Company
Culinary Sales Support Inc.
Food Services of America
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Hobart Corporation
Jones Dairy Farm
JTM Food Group
K12 Services, Inc.
Kent Precision Foods Group
KeyImpact Sales & Systems
Knouse Foods, Inc.
Lantmannen Unibake USA, Dba
Schulstad USA, Inc.
Lawrence Foods, Inc.
Newlyweds Foods, Inc.
The NPD Group Foodservice
The Ryan Group/IBI Data
Signature Breads, Inc.
Sugardale Food Service
Vanee Foods Company, Inc.
OUR TRUSTEES
The Trustees of the Foundation comprises members of the IFMA Board of Directors, IFMA members, and Society Council Members. Our Trustees meet as needed to carefully set, review, and guide the mission.