Scholarships
Supporting tomorrow’s franchise leaders.
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The IFA Foundation believes in nurturing talent within the next generation. By providing financial support to franchise executives and students pursuing franchise education, business and entrepreneurship, we keep the franchise community strong and ready for the future.
In addition to tuition assistance, scholarship winners receive a complimentary registration and travel stipend to attend IFA’s Annual Convention. There, they can get started on their career path by exploring job opportunities and networking with executives from many of the world’s largest brands.
Scholarships are funded by donations from IFA members and other generous supporters of the IFA Foundation.
Current scholarship opportunities:
Doc Cohen Franchising Scholarship
The Doc Cohen Franchising Scholarship honors franchising great Doc Cohen by recognizing and supporting the next generation of franchising leaders. This competitive award, presented annually, provides one recipient $3,000 in tuition assistance, as well as free registration and a travel stipend (up to $1,500) to attend the IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas. The recipient may also have the opportunity to connect directly with Doc Cohen and his robust network in the franchising industry.
To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited college/university in the U.S. with a major or primary focus in one or more of the following areas of study: business, finance, marketing, food service, hospitality, franchising, or entrepreneurship.
IFA Foundation Scholarship Sponsored by The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
Created in memory of the co-founder of Subway, the IFA Foundation Scholarship Sponsored by The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation recognizes and supports outstanding students interested in franchising who are enrolled in an accredited college/university with studies in business or franchise management. This competitive award, presented annually, provides one recipient $2,500 in tuition assistance, as well as free registration and a travel stipend (up to $1,500) to attend the IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas.
To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited college/university in the U.S. and studying business or franchise management.