2026 Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation Scholarship Application

The Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation is offering scholarships to Minnesota students pursuing their education in foodservice and hospitality. Please submit this application including your letters of recommendation, school transcript, essay, and photo by Friday, March 21, 2026. Scholarships are open to all Minnesota residents with a minimum GPA of 2.5, but preference will be given to ProStart and Hospitality & Tourism Management program graduates. For a complete list of scholarship eligibility requirements, visit https://www.hospitalityminnesota.com/scholarships/.

If awarded a scholarship your email address will be retained by the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation and provided to the scholarship donor. Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation will use your photo on our website and in our scholarship promotions.

Fields marked with an * are required.

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Scholarship Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Personal Email Address *

Home Phone Number

Must provide either home or cell phone number

Cell Phone Number

Must provide either home or cell phone number

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Scholarship Applicant Information

Please upload your photo. *

Note: Photos are only used if you are selected for a scholarship. It will not be used as part of the selection process

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Scholarship Applicant Family Information

What is the number of dependents in your family? *

Include parents and all dependents

What is your total annual household income? *

Scholarship Applicant Education Information

The following criteria are required to receive the HMEF scholarship funds. *

Please confirm your eligibility by checking the boxes below.

I am currently enrolled or will be enrolled in a post-secondary hospitality or culinary program

I am a Minnesota resident

Did you take ProStart or Hospitality & Tourism Management classes in high school? *

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what year(s)?

Have you received a Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation scholarship in the past? *

If you have received a HMEF scholarship in the past, list the year(s) and amount(s) received.

List any other scholarships or financial aid you have been awarded.

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Scholarship Applicant Education Information

Name of high school *

Name of college *

If you are not yet enrolled type N/A

If enrolled in college, what is your program/major?

Enter your high school cumulative grade point average (GPA). *

Enter your college GPA *

If not yet enrolled type N/A.

Please upload your current transcript. *

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What is your future desired career? (Select One) *

List your school extracurricular involvement.

List your community involvement.

List your work experience.

Describe what volunteer/work experiences you have had related to your career choice.

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Scholarship Applicant Education Information

College/Program 1st Choice *

Accepted? *

Estimated college expenses. *

Attach a letter of recommendation.

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Attach a second letter of recommendation.

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By checking this box: *

Applicant acknowledges that he/she will be enrolled for two consecutive school terms with a minimum of 9 credits/term during 2025-2026 school year.

Scholarship Applicant Essay

Please submit an essay describing why you feel you should be awarded this scholarship.

Suggested points to include in your essay are:

Personal statement about your background and career aspirations.
Description of a significant challenge you've overcome.
Your connection, if any, to the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation.
How you embody the essence of hospitality.
Impact you hope to make in your community or within the hospitality industry.

Essay should not exceed 500 words

Or attach your essay in a separate file.

20MB max

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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