Scholarship

Empowering Alabama’s hospitality professionals with industry-leading education and certification programs. From ServSafe® food safety training to scholarship opportunities, ARHA provides the resources you need to succeed.

Scholarships & Education Support

Kirk Kirkland Memorial Scholarship

In partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), ARHA provides scholarships to Alabama students pursuing careers in restaurant and lodging management.

✔ Must be an Alabama resident
✔ Accepted into an Alabama two- or four-year college
✔ Enrolled in hospitality, culinary, or food service management courses
✔ Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
✔ Demonstrate leadership in on- and off-campus activities
  • Complete the Online Application
  • Submit a copy of your transcript
  • Provide one letter of recommendation (teacher, personal reference, or industry employer)
  • Include a letter of acceptance from your school (if not currently enrolled)

📩 Email: [email protected]
📬 Mailing Address:
Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association
Attn: Scholarship Applications
3 S. Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 334.244.1320.

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Be a part of Alabama's thriving hospitality community. As a member of the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association, you’ll gain access to valuable resources, industry advocacy, and opportunities to grow your business. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the future of Alabama’s hospitality industry.

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