The Delaware Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Education Foundation provide ProStart® students the opportunity to advance their education. Through post-secondary scholarships students are encouraged to attend colleges and universities that specialize in hospitality and restaurant management programs. With the restaurant industry growing continuously, it is important that ProStart® students have the opportunities to get the education that will provide them with the knowledge and skills to compete for top positions.

DRAEF Scott Kammerer ProStart Student Scholarship Award

  • Total of $2,000 Funds (award(s) dependent on applications received)
  • Offered to all ProStart Programs
  • ProStart Juniors & Senior Students Only
  • Funds are to be utilized towards either: Post-Secondary Support, Workforce Assistance, or Leadership Opportunity (Camps, Academies, etc…)

Application Open from January 3rd – March 3rd, 2023


DRAEF Harry’s Hospitality Group Education Scholarship Award

  • Total of $5,000 Funds (award(s) dependent on applications received)
  • Offered to New Castle County ProStart Programs Only
  • ProStart Educators + Junior Students + Senior Students May All Apply

Funds are to be utilized toward:

  • Educators: Classroom Support (i.e. equipment, curriculum, externship/professional development fees, etc…)
  • Students: Post-Secondary, Workforce Assistance, Leadership Opportunity (Camps, Academies, etc…)

Application Open from January 3rd, 2023 – March 3rd, 2023