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  IFSA Foundation

 
  IFSA Foundation 

International Flight Services Association (IFSA) FoundationThe International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Foundation informs the public with respect to the many educational and career opportunities within the multi-billion dollar inflight and onboard services industry. The foundation offers financial support to students preparing for careers in the industry, as well as opportunities for established professionals to further their career in onboard services. The support is in the form of scholarships, internships, conferences and other educational opportunities.

Foundation History
Formally incorporated as a foundation in 2000, the IFSA Foundation acts as a driving force to educate, inform and promote the onboard foodservice industry to the public.

Fund Raising Activities
The IFSA Foundation solicits and administers charitable contributions, endowments and gifts. Annual fund raising and other programs provide members and friends the opportunity to support the Foundation’s activities.

Donations

The IFSA Foundation accepts cash donations. These funds are used for the support and administration of the Foundation’s programs. The IFSA Foundation is a charitable/educational organization and is applying for, and fully expects to receive, tax exempt status.

Donations can be restricted to support specific programs.

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  IFSA Foundation Scholarships 

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.

Past Winner Steve Pfannkuche

"I was honored to be the 2002 recipient of the J.J O'Neill Leadership Development Award. The Award afforded me the opportunity to pursue an educational program that would play a key role in further developing my career path - the advanced International Business Management program at Thunderbird University in Arizona." -- Steve Pfannkuche, Harvey Alpert & Company


Past Winner Sarah Klatt-Walsh
"The IFSA Foundation / J.J. O'Neill Scholarship that I received in 2006 gave me the opportunity to widen my horizons by completing the "Accelerated Development Program" at the London Business School, one of the top five European Universities. After several years focused within Airline and Catering Management, it was a real pleasure to be drenched in an academic environment that is closely linked to the modern corporate world. The learnings were mainly associated with General Management, and are very much applicable to my role as Director Product Development & Product Management - where my focus is more on strategy and long term planning rather than short term operations. I've picked up many tools of the trade, and an extensive network of international colleagues from various industries. An experience I won'¨t forget! Many thanks to the IFSA Foundation for making it possible."  --Sarah Klatt-Walsh, 2006 J.J. O'Neill scholarship recipient

Past Winner J.C. Cook
"I was honored to be the recipient of the 2005 J.J. O'Neill Leadership Development Award. The scholarship enabled me to further my education and attain the professional goals I had set for myself." --J.C. Cook, 2005 J.J. O'Neill scholarship recipient