Supporting the
Next Generation
of Foodservice Equipment Technicians
CFESA Cares Scholarships
CFESA is committed to building the next generation of commercial food equipment service professionals. Through our Service Heroes and Support Heroes Scholarship Program, we provide the financial support needed to turn ambition into action. Each year, we offer two primary scholarships:
Service Hero Scholarship
For aspiring or current commercial food equipment service
technicians, receive $2,500 for education
and a $1,000 Home Depot gift card for tools.
Spring Term
• Applications Open: March 1, 2025
• Submission Deadline: July 1, 2025
Support Hero Scholarship
For individuals working in a support role at a commercial
food equipment service company, gain $2,500
toward career development.
Fall Term
• Applications Open: August 1, 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025
Service Hero Scholarship
For aspiring or current commercial food equipment service
technicians, receive $2,500 for education
and a $1,000 Home Depot gift card for tools.
Support Hero Scholarship
For individuals working in a support role at a commercial
food equipment service company, gain $2,500
toward career development.
Spring Term
• Applications Open: March 1, 2025 • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2025
Fall Term
• Applications Open: August 1, 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Have obtained or are working toward obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be interested in pursuing a job in or are currently employed in the commercial food equipment service industry.
Invest in the Future of Service Excellence
Through the Service Heroes Scholarship Fund, members can sponsor an additional Service Hero Scholarship each term. A $500 sponsorship puts tools, training and opportunity in the hands of future technicians. Every sponsor fuels the next wave of skilled pros, raising standards and shaping what’s next in our industry.
Get the Toolkit to Promote CFESA Scholarships
For member companies looking to spread the word about our scholarships, the CFESA Cares Toolkit provides all the resources you need.
Spring 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Support Hero Scholarship Winner
Aaron Thompson – Commercial Parts & Service – Ohio

Service Hero Scholarship Winner
Asher Westerveld – TenisiTech

Service Hero Scholarship Winner
Michael James Cooper – Horizon Bradco