The New Jersey Food Council’s (NJFC) Educational Development Scholarship Foundation recently held a virtual reception with the winners of $97,500 in scholarships this graduation season to further these students’ dreams, goals and career aspirations; the next generation of business and food industry leaders.
“This is a special celebration of our industry’s students, their dreams, and the companies who support them,” said Linda Doherty, president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council. “Through the Food Council Scholarship Program, we are proud to invest in the future of the New Jersey food industry and recognize the hardworking students and families who help make our industry stronger every day.”
Since the inception of the Scholarship Program in 2011, the three original NJFC scholarships have grown to 31 awards with NJFC and member company scholarships totaling $97,500.
“We are incredibly proud of this year’s scholarship recipients, selected from an outstanding pool of 177 applicants,” said NJFC Chair Jason Read of Wawa. “These scholarships recognize not only academic excellence, but also the students’ dedication to creating a meaningful impact in their communities, to making a difference in the world and to advancing our industry’s future.”
Doherty noted the scholarship recipients are academic standouts, demonstrate special qualifications and engage in civil and local leadership activities.
The following scholarships were awarded this year:
NJFC President’s Scholarship – An award of $5,000 to a high school senior or college student who is a family member of a member company or employed by NJFC.
NJFC Founders Scholarship – An award of $5,000 to an employee in a food related member business or future industry leader.
NJFC Thomas Infusino Scholarship – An award of $5,000 to an employee ina retail member business.
NJFC Student Scholarship – An award of $5,000 to a graduating high school or college student who is a family member of a full time employee of a member company, NJFC employee or part-time student employee of a member company.
NJFC Scholarships – Three awards of $2,500 to a graduating high school senior or college student who is working for a member company and who is pursuing food policy, government affairs or a food industry related career, or an NJFC employee.
NJFC Bill Sumas Emerging Leader Scholarship – An award of $2,500 to an employee in a food related member business or future industry leader.
Acme Markets/Kings Food Markets Scholarships – Three awards of $2,500 each to an employee or family member employed at Acme Markets/Kings Food Markets.
Cuellar Family ShopRites Scholarship – An award of $2,500 to an employee or family member employed at Cuellar Family ShopRites.
Abe Glass Memorial Scholarship – An award of $5,000 to a team member of Glass Gardens ShopRites.
Ben Glass Memorial Scholarship – An award of $5,000 to a team member of Glass Gardens ShopRites.
Glass Gardens ShopRites Scholarships – Four awards of $2,500 to team members of Glass Gardens ShopRites.
Lawrence R. Inserra Memorial Scholarships – An award of $5,000 and two awards of $2,500 each to an employee or family member of Inserra Supermarkets.
Ronald S. and Kathleen Murphy Scholarship – One award of $2,500 to an employee or children and spouses of employees of Murphy’s Fresh Markets, high school seniors at Cherokee, Lenape, Seneca, Shawnee High School or students from Burlington County Institute of Technology.
Robert Powell Memorial Scholarship – One award of $5,000 to an employee or family member of Allegiance Retail Services.
QuickChek Corporation Scholarship – An award of $2,500 to an employee or family member employed at QuickChek Corporation.
Rockin’ Protein Never Settle Scholarship – An award of $2,500 to a full time or part time employee, their children or spouses of Murphy’s Fresh Markets or high school seniors at Cherokee, Lenape, Seneca, or Shawnee High School or students from Burlington County Institute of Technology.
Shamrock Farm Fresh Futures Scholarship – An award of $2,500 to high school seniors or college students who are employed by or whose parent, stepparent, legal guardian, or grandparent is employed by the Supermarket Retail Partners of NJFC.
Wawa – An award of $2,500 to high school seniors or college students who are either children or spouses of full-time or part-time employees of Wawa.
Whole Foods Market – Four awards of $2,500 to a team member employed by Whole Foods Market.
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