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US Foods Scholars Program Welcomes 20 New Students to 2026 Class

  • US Foods Holding Corp. announced its largest-ever 2026 scholar class, consisting of 20 students from 18 schools nationwide.
  • Recipients are pursuing degrees in culinary arts, hospitality, baking & pastry, or business management.
  • Each scholar receives a $20,000 scholarship & access to professional development opportunities.
  • The National Restaurant Association reports the industry expects to add 100,000 jobs in 2026, reaching 15.8 million total employees.
  • Since launching in 2017, the program has awarded over $2.8 million to more than 140 students.
  • Selection criteria include academic achievement, financial need, & a personal essay on industry passion.
  • The program is administered in partnership with Scholarship America.
  • Full list of 2026 recipients includes Grace Bello, Marissa Blair, Emily Vier, Alisha Cameron, Katie Kate Dagok, Harlow Danio, Yvonne Finch, James Ford, Genesis Jordan, Jason Mascarenhas, Kayla McCloud, Misha Patel, Rylee Richmond, Zoe Rowe, Emily Spadafora, Kendall Stanley, Sasha T., Kennedy Thompson, Majalynn Thompson, & Jake Toben.
  • More information is available at www.usfoods.com/scholars.