The RK Group L.L.C Scholarship is designed to open the door of opportunity for people both young, and old who want to pursue careers in the hospitality and culinary arts industries at a local community college or the Culinary Institute of America.

"This scholarship program is an opportunity to recognize and support talented and motivated San Antonio high school students and others who have career goals in the hospitality and culinary arts industries," says Randy Castaneda, contract administrator for the scholarship program and The RK Group L.L.C.
 

Student applicants must have at least a "B" grade average. All applicants must be residents of San Antonio and demonstrate a significant interest in the hospitality or culinary arts field. Recipients are chosen based on a review of the application and a personal interview with the scholarship committee. Deadline to apply for the scholarships awarded in February is January 13, 2006.

Six additional $750 scholarships will be awarded in May at the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau National Tourism Week awards luncheon. The application deadline for scholarships to be awarded in May will be announced in early 2006.

Scholarship information and applications are available from San Antonio area high school and college guidance counselors. Prospective applicants may also download a Scholarship Application or request information or an application by contacting Castaneda at (210) 225-4535, extension 106 or rcastaneda@therkgroup.com.