Young Professional Scholarship Program

New for 2025, the National Restaurant Association Show is proud to introduce the Young Professional Scholarship Program, designed to reward rising stars in the foodservice industry. Selected recipients will receive over $1,000 worth of exclusive benefits to elevate their Show experience.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Complimentary registration, including access to Expo + Education.
• A complimentary ticket to the Young Professionals Networking Party.
• Complimentary hotel accommodations for the duration of the Show.
• VIP perks: Reserved keynote seating, a Show floor tour and curated agenda with suggested sessions, activities and exhibitors to visit.

Who Can Apply:

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be between the ages of 21 and 35 as of the 2025 Show.
• Be a foodservice operator (not open to exhibitors or non-exhibiting suppliers).
• Be a U.S. resident able to travel to Chicago for the Show.

Application Requirements:

Complete the online application by March 14^th, including:

• Written responses to career-related questions.
• A referral from a foodservice colleague. Click here for the template to use that should be uploaded with the application.
• A brief video submission.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect and gain recognition at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show.

Click here to view the Young Professional Scholarship Program Rules & Regulations.