IFSA Foundation Scholarship Award
Underwritten by donations to the IFSA Foundation, the IFSA Foundation Scholarship Award offers a $4,500 award to children of (and stepchildren residing with) current IFSA members. Award recipients are selected because of their scholastic merit and dedication to persuing an advanced degree.
DSI Supply Chain Development Award
Underwritten by Distribution & Service, Inc. (DSI), located in Fairfax, Virginia, the $4,000USD Award provides the opportunity for individuals involved in all aspects of onboard services logistics and supply chain activities to further their education in continuing education programs. Individuals are selected to receive the award based on merit, experience, and dedication to furthering their leadership career in onboard catering operations.
Harvey & Laura Alpert Scholarship Award
This scholarship provides the opportunity for students at Michigan State University involved in The School of Hospitality Business. Individuals are selected to receive the Award based on scholastic merit and dedication to pursuing a career in onboard services operations.
The Harvey & Laura Alpert Scholarship is a $5,000USD cash award that covers tuition, books, living expenses and associated costs. The Award will be administered through Michigan State University (MSU).
2009 Harvey & Laura Alpert Scholarship Award Recipient Emily Smith – Michigan State University

Emily, a student at Michigan State University, is studying for a Bachelors of Arts in Hospitality Management. After graduation, Emily would like to become a pastry chef and establish her own bakery featuring specialty cakes.
Look for the 2010 Award recipient to be presented at the Annual Conference in Long Beach!
Tommy DePaola Scholarship Award
Underwritten by Strictly From Scratch, this scholarship, created in the memory of Tommy DePaola, provides the opportunity for students involved in hospitality programs to further their education. Individuals are selected to receive the award based on scholastic merit and dedication to pursuing a career in the hospitality industry, and are either a cancer survivor or have lost an immediate family member (parent or sibling) to cancer.
The Tommy DePaola Scholarship is a $2,250USD cash award that may be applied to cover the cost of tuition, books, living expenses or associated costs. The award will be administered through the school at which the award recipient is enrolled.
2009 Tommy DePaola Scholarship Award Recipient Vanessa Tanicien – Boston University
Look for the 2010 Award recipient to be announced at the Annual Conference in Long Beach!
Lois Campbell Scholarship Award
Underwritten by Authentic Italian Products, this scholarship, created in the memory of Lois Campbell, provides the opportunity for students involved in hospitality programs to further their education. Individuals are selected to receive the award based on scholastic merit and dedication to pursuing a career in the hospitality industry, and are either a cancer survivor or have lost an immediate family member (parent or sibling) to cancer.
The Lois Campbell Scholarship is a $2,250USD cash award that may be applied to cover the cost of tuition, books, living expenses or associated costs. The award will be administered through the school at which the award recipient is enrolled.
2009 Lois Campbell Scholarship Award Recipient Samantha Frazier – University of Central Florida
Look for the 2010 Award recipient to be announced at the Annual Conference in Long Beach!
Horizon – LSG Sky Chefs' International Management Award
The International Flight Services Association Foundation is pleased to launch Horizon – LSG Sky Chefs’ International Management Award this year. Underwritten by LSG Sky Chefs, this award promotes multi-cultural awareness and provides the opportunity for individuals involved in onboard services/catering to further their education in specified continuing education programs. Individuals are selected to receive the award based on merit, experience, and dedication to furthering their leadership career in onboard catering operations.
The $4,500USD Award may be applied toward tuition, living expenses, books and associated costs for leadership development programs at the following schools or other internationally accredited schools or programs comparable to those listed: University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business; University of Chicago, School of Business; Emory University, Goizueta Business School; Stanford University, Graduate School of Business; Thunderbird School of Global Management, Thunderbird University; and McGill MBA Japan Program, Sofia University. |