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MRA Education Foundation ProStart is a two-year career & technical curriculum that focuses on teaching hospitality skills.

ProStart is a two-year career and technical education program that focuses on teaching culinary arts and restaurant management fundamentals

08/31/2026

🎓✨ SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: THE GRAND FINALE! ✨🎓

We’ve reached our final 2026 Scholarship Spotlight, and we’re closing out an incredible group of future hospitality leaders with Nick Woodward!

Nick is pursuing a degree in Business Management at The Culinary Institute of America and is the recipient of the $5,000 Tremblay Family & Sylvan Street Grille Scholarship. 🎉

A huge thank you to the Tremblay Family and Sylvan Street Grille for their generous support and continued investment in the next generation of hospitality professionals. ❤️

Congratulations, Nick and congratulations to ALL of our 2026 scholarship recipients! We can’t wait to see where your passion, education, and careers take you. The future of hospitality is looking bright! 🌟

08/27/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight: Day 30! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Colin Walsh, who is pursuing a degree in Food & Beverage Industry Management at Johnson & Wales University!

With his sights set on a future in the hospitality industry, Colin is continuing to build the knowledge and experience that will help him become one of its next leaders.

Colin is the recipient of the $2,000 William Zammer Memorial Scholarship. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity behind this scholarship and the opportunity it provides to support students like Colin as they pursue their hospitality careers.

Congratulations, Colin! 🎉

08/25/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight: Day 29! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Kendra Traywick, a three-time MRAEF scholarship recipient pursuing a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management at Framingham State University!

Kendra’s continued dedication to building her future in the hospitality industry is exactly what our scholarship program is all about, and we’re proud to support her journey once again.

👏 A huge thank you to Gordon Food Service for funding Kendra’s $2,000 scholarship and continuing to invest in the next generation of hospitality leaders!

Congratulations, Kendra! 🎉

08/24/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight — Day 28! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Austin Theobald, a Food Science major at Johnson & Wales University! 🔬🍴

Austin is building a future at the intersection of food, science, and innovation, and we’re proud to support him as he continues his education and prepares for a career in the hospitality and food industry.

A special thank you to Brown & Brown Insurance, Grubhub, and Sysco Boston for their generous support of the MRAEF Scholarship Program. Your investment helps students like Austin turn their education into exciting careers! ❤️

Congratulations, Austin! 🎉

08/18/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight — Day 27! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Ryan St. Angelo, a Culinary Arts major at Johnson & Wales University! 👨‍🍳✨

Ryan is the recipient of the $2,000 O’Connor Family Scholarship, supporting his continued education and future in the hospitality industry.

A heartfelt thank you to The Briar Group for investing in the next generation of hospitality professionals and helping students like Ryan pursue their passion! ❤️

Congratulations, Ryan! We can’t wait to see where your culinary journey takes you! 🎉

08/17/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight: Day 26! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Jahsmine Son, a ProStart alum continuing her hospitality journey at Johnson & Wales University, where she is pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts! 👩‍🍳✨

Jahsmine is the recipient of the $2,000 Piantedosi Baking Company Scholarship, helping her continue to build the skills and experience that will shape her future in the culinary industry.

A huge thank you to Piantedosi Baking Company for investing in the next generation of hospitality professionals and helping students like Jahsmine turn their passion into a career. ❤️

Congratulations, Jahsmine! We can’t wait to see what’s ahead! 🎉

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08/14/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight: Day 25! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Jonathan Sanchez Melendez, who is taking the next step in his culinary journey this fall as a Culinary Arts major at Johnson & Wales University! 👨‍🍳✨

Jonathan is ready to turn his passion for food and hospitality into a career, and we’re excited to see where this next chapter takes him.

A huge thank you to the Epicurean Club of Boston for their continued commitment to supporting the future of our industry. Their generosity helps students like Jonathan pursue their education and build the skills to become tomorrow’s hospitality leaders. ❤️

Congratulations, Jonathan, and best of luck this fall! 🎉

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08/13/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight: Day 24! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Ethan Ross, a ProStart alum who is continuing his passion for hospitality as a Culinary Arts major at Johnson & Wales University! 👨‍🍳✨

From ProStart to pursuing a career in the culinary industry, Ethan is taking the skills and experiences he gained in high school and building them into an exciting future.

A special thank you to the Epicurean Club of Boston for supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals through their generous scholarship support. Your investment helps students like Ethan turn their passion into a career! ❤️

Congratulations, Ethan! 🎉

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08/12/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight: Day 23! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Emily Robinson, a proud ProStart alumna who has continued to turn her passion for hospitality and food into an impressive academic journey!

Emily is currently a graduate student at UC San Diego, where she is studying Dietetics and Nutrition. We love seeing our ProStart alumni continue to grow, explore new paths, and build careers inspired by their early experiences in the industry. 🌟

A huge thank you to 110 Grill for their generous support of the MRAEF Scholarship Program. Your investment helps students like Emily continue their education and pursue what’s next! ❤️

Congratulations, Emily! 🎉

08/11/2026

🎓 Scholarship Spotlight — Day 22! 🎓

Today we’re celebrating Julia Raposo, a sophomore at Johnson & Wales University and one of our 2026 MRAEF scholarship recipients! 🌟

Julia is the recipient of the $2,000 Steve Uliss Memorial Scholarship, supporting her as she continues her education and prepares for the next chapter of her career.

A heartfelt thank you to the Steve Uliss Memorial Scholarship Fund for investing in students like Julia and helping the next generation pursue their goals. ❤️

Congratulations, Julia! We’re excited to see where your journey takes you! 🎉

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