# CFESA Cares Scholarships

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> URL: https://cfesa.com/cfesa-cares-scholarships/
> Last modified: 2026-09-01T15:11:40+00:00

## Get the Support You Need to Succeed

Every year, we award scholarships to hardworking individuals ready to take their careers to the next level. We are proud to provide financial and career support to help the next wave of technicians and industry pros gain the skills, tools and confidence to build a lasting career.

Through the generous support of Whaley Foodservice, CFESA will also award an additional Service Hero Scholarship each term in honor of Charlie Rodriguez and his more than 45 years of service to the commercial food equipment repair industry. Applicants will be considered through the standard Service Hero Scholarship application below.

## Two Paths for Career Growth

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#### Service Hero Scholarship

Aspiring and current foodservice technicians can receive up to $2,500 for education and $1,000 in Home Depot tools to help them grow and feel confident on the job.

[Apply Now](https://cfesa.com/service-hero-scholarship-form/)
#### Support Hero Scholarship

For those in support roles at commercial food equipment companies, this scholarship offers $2,500 to strengthen your expertise and grow within your role.

[Apply Now](https://cfesa.com/support-hero-scholarship-form/)
#### When to Apply

- Spring Term: Applications open March 1 | Deadline July 1

- Fall Term: Applications open September 1 | Deadline December 1

#### Eligibility

- Be at least 17 years old

- Have earned or be working toward a high school diploma (or equivalent)

- Be interested in or currently working in the commercial food equipment service industry

## **Meet Our Scholarship Recipients**

#### **Service Hero Scholarship | Spring 2026**

Tiffany Barkley – AmeriServe

#### **Service Hero Scholarship | Spring 2026**

Carlos Juarez – Knott’s and Alvarado Restaurant Nation

#### Support Hero Scholarship | Spring 2026

Anthony Wilderson – Smart Care Solutions

## Thank You to Our Sponsors

[](https://whaleyfoodservice.com/)[](https://clarkservicegroup.com/)[](https://archway-service.com/)[](https://www.twcservices.com/)[](https://techsconsultingfirm.com/)[](https://www.drdrepair.com/)***
## Help Another Tech Get Ahead

Through the Service Heroes Scholarship Fund, members can sponsor an additional Service Hero Scholarship each term. A $500 sponsorship puts tools, training and career opportunities in the hands of another tech ready to level up.

[Become a Sponsor](https://cfesa.com/scholarship-sponsorships/)
## **Spread the Word**

If you’re a CFESA member, you can help promote our scholarships with the CFESA Cares Toolkit. This resource includes everything you need to share these opportunities with your team and network — from application details to promotional materials.

[Access Toolkit](https://cfesa.com/cfesa-cares-toolkit/)