There are many rewarding career paths in this industry--and many talented young people who need scholarships to train for them. The GGRASF was established to encourage and provide assistance for individuals who wish to further their education in pursuit of careers in the culinary/hospitality industry. With support from our members, GGRA gives people a chance to flourish.  Do you need a scholarship?  Want to support GGRA Scholarships?

Every year since 1968, the Trustees award tuition scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $6,500. We also give special awards in honor of industry role models David Rubenstein, General Counsel for GGRA from 1938-1968, and Robert Grison, co-founder and first President of GGRA. In 2007 we added the Zankel Scholarship in honor of a generous contribution from Kenneth and Anna Zankel.

In 2009, the GGRASF added an online application option. Students may now apply through Scholarship Experts. Follow this link to submit an application online.

To print and mail the application, use the pdf below.
Scholarship Application

To apply:

• Applications and guidelines distributed Jan 1st – Apr 30th.
• Applicants must be California Residents at time of initial application.
• Applications must be postmarked or delivered to our office by April 30th for consideration.
• Applications are reviewed by our Scholarship Trustees.
• Students are selected for interviews based on need, experience, GPA and application.

GGRASF TRUSTEES
Michael Rubenstein, Chair
Colleen Meharry, Treasurer
Donnalyn Murphy, Secretary
Mariann Costello
Elliot Katz
Dan Scherotter
Kevin Westlye
Ken Zankel
Lori Stasukelis, Investment Advisor 

2009 - 2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2009-2010 Rubenstein Award Winner
Sean Van Straatum, California State Polytechnic University

2009-2010 Grison Award Winner
Audra Horridge, City College of San Francisco School

2009-2010 Zankel Scholarship
Joseph Bronk, City College of San Francisco

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

2008-2009 Rubenstein Award Winner
Siham Titao, Mission College

2008-2009 Grison Award Winner Winner
Norell A. Van Krieken, Napa Valley Cooking School

2008-2009 Zankel Scholarship
Sean Van Stratuum, Cal State Polytechnic University

2007-2008 Rubenstein Award Winner
Alexandra McGowan, California Culinary Academy

2007-2008 Grison Award Winner
Lauran Hoskins, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park NY

2007-2008 Zankel Scholarship
Joseph Clair, Johnson & Wales University

More past recipients

Donations to the Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation of any denomination are graciously accepted year round. Thank you!

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