Perishable Foods Council of Northern California

The Scholarship Program, which was set up in memory of Cathy L. Miller, a perishable foods expert who created and managed sales campaigns for pizza, meats, salads, soups, and Mexican foods. Cathy died of a heart attack December 19, 1998. She was a director of the Deli Council of Northern California for her last two years. More about Cathy Miller.

Perishable Foods Council Scholarships/Grants program

The Perishable Foods Council will be awarding two $2,000 scholarships each year. You only need to be a member or have a family member in the Perishable Foods Council*. The applicants will be asked for an essay on a predetermined subject, along with a personal profile essay, transcripts and reference letters.

Additionally, six grants of $1,000 each are available for those who show a financial need. You also need to be a member or have a family member in the Perishable Foods Council*. The applicants will be asked for an essay, "what this grant would mean to me," along with reference letters. These will also be awarded once a year.

*all retailer partners are part of our membership

Our next scholarships and grants will be awarded in April 2012 - Deadline for applications is March 2, 2012

Download the scholarship application form - Download the Grant Application Form

Winners for 2011

Grants:

Madison Gerecke attending Arizona State University
Chris Zauzig attending Los Rios Community College System

Scholarships:

Nastasia Belko attending Pacific Union College
Kaitlynn Baptista attending Dominican University of California
Caitlynn Hansen attending University of Nevada, Reno

Some previous scholarship winners have agreed to share their essays.
Click on name below
Nastasia Belko - Kaitlynn Baptista - Caitlynn Hansen

For more information on the Scholarship Program, contact Christine Wingfield.

Applicants are only eligible to receive a scholarship one time