Fred M. Laurita Scholarship

The Fred M. Laurita Scholarship, established by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation in partnership with the scholarship donors, will be awarded to qualified students in foodservice and hospitality management programs. Applicants must have demonstrated strong interest in the foodservice or hospitality industry as evidenced through documentable work experience in the industry. Applicants must plan to use the scholarship in an undergraduate foodservice or hospitality-related program at an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time or substantial part-time student taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term. Applicants must plan to be enrolled for at least two upcoming consecutive semesters. Applicants must also have at least six months of industry-related work experience. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted, at least one must be from a current or previous employer. Applicants will be invited for a 20-minute interview with the Scholarship Committee. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Colorado Restaurant Association for more information. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. The scholarship must be used at an accredited post-secondary institution/program in the state of Colorado. The deadline to submit an application for an undergraduate scholarship is Thursday, January 15, 2026.