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 IFSA
Foundation
The 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 foodservice 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 foodservice. The support is in the form of scholarships, internships,
conferences and other educational opportunities.
Click here to read more about the IFSA Foundation in the November/December 2007 issue of PAX International Magazine.
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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The Delta Dailyfood (Canada) Inc. Scholarships are a new addition to the IFSA Foundation. The Scholarships are $2,250 (each) awards that provide opportunity for students involved in food science programs at the University of Guelph, Guelph (Ontario) Canada and Université Laval, Québec (Québec) Canada, to further their education. Individuals are selected to receive the award based on scholastic merit and dedication to pursuing a career in the food processing industry.
The Delta Dailyfood Scholarships amount covers tuition, books, living expenses and associated costs and will be administered through the University of Guelph and Université Laval.
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2007 Delta Dailyfood (Canada), Inc. Scholarship Winner – University of Guelph
Kristen Sinkovich – University of Guelph
Ms. Sinkovich is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science from the University and plans to enter the food processing industry in a product development position.
Click Here to apply for the 2008 Delta Dailyfood - University of Guelph Scholarship. |
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2007 Delta Dailyfood (Canada), Inc. Scholarship Winner – Université Laval
Marcie Tolhurst - Université Laval
Ms. Tolhurst is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science from the University and plans to graduate in the spring of 2009. She will then use her education and bilingualism to help further the food science industry.
Click Here to apply for the 2008 Delta Dailyfood - University Laval Scholarship.
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Vicky Stennes, Laura Alpert, Collin McRae, Harvey Alpert |
2007 Harvey & Laura Alpert Scholarship Award Winner
Collin McRae – Michigan State University
Mr. McRae is a senior at Michigan State University, planning to graduate in May 2009 with a degree in Hospitality Business. His leadership is represented in his involvement with many areas of MSU. He is currently the President of The Society for Foodservice Management and the Vice President of Alumni Relations in the Hospitality Association.
Click Here to apply for the 2008 Harvey & Laura Alpert Scholarship.
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 The International Flight Services Association Foundation is pleased to launch the Tommy DePaola Scholarship Award in 2008. 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 $2,250 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.
Click Here to apply for the 2008 Tommy DePaola Scholarship.
 The International Flight Services Association Foundation has also launched the Lois Campbell Scholarship Award this year. 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 $2,250 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.
Click Here to apply for the 2008 Lois Campbell Scholarship.
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 $9,000USD 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.
Click here to apply for Horizon – LSG Sky Chefs’ International Management Award.
The J. J. O’Neill Leadership Development Award, underwritten by LSG Sky Chefs, was created to honor Jim O’Neill, CEO of Onex Food Services, who retired after 26 years of service to the inflight foodservice industry. Mr. O’Neill came to Sky Chefs from American Airlines in 1980, where he was a guiding force in making Sky Chefs the leader in the airline catering industry.
Vicky Stennes, Dale Easdon, Tim Zandbergen |
2007 J.J. O’Neill Scholarship Winner
Tim Zandbergen - TFK Corporation, Inc.
Mr. Zandbergen currently serves as Assistant Manager, Customer Sales and Service Group at Narita International Airport. He is enrolled in his first year in the McGill MBA Japan Program that is offered at Sofia University’s Tokyo campus.
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"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
"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
"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
For more information, please contact Foundation Headquarters at (404) 252-3663 or email us at: ifsa@kellencompany.com.
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