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Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund

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$2,500

deadline Due: March 27, 2027
pencil No essay
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $2500 each. Location restrictions exist.

Description

The Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by The Restaurant Association of Maryland and the Victoria Restaurant Group to honor the life of Eddie Hermond. Eddie, a longtime manager of Victoria Gastro Pub, Manor Hill Tavern and active member of the Maryland National Guard, lost his life in the 2018 flood in Ellicott City while trying to save the life of another. Eddie lived to serve and he died serving. This competitive scholarship is awarded to students interested in pursuing culinary, food service, or hospitality-related coursework. Applicants may be high school seniors or current college students pursuing hospitality-related coursework. Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund was a longtime manager of Victoria Gastro Pub, Manor Hill Tavern and active member of the Maryland National Guard. Eddison had a life of service. The Hospitality Industry is only as strong as our leaders' passion and dedication to the industry and the people they serve. Applicants must create a video highlighting their passion, knowledge and experience in the industry. Videos should be a minute long and properly edited. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maryland Restaurant Association Education Foundation for more information.