Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, awarded $40,000 in scholarships to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seniors from six different schools who are continuing their education in hospitality or culinary arts at a college or university of their choice. As the food and facilities services provider for CPS, Aramark is a proud supporter of educational opportunities for CPS students and has donated $275,000 in scholarships to 60 culinary students since 2013.
Aramark awarded the following students:
● Amicha Allen of Bronzeville High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
● Jose Alvarado of Richards High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
● Alexis Gonzalez of North Grand High School, attending Johnson & Wales University in the Fall
● Myah Jackson of Dyett Arts High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
● Briana Jamerson of Richards High School, attending Central State University in the Fall
● Darius Kennerson of Chicago Agricultural High School, attending Central State University in the Fall
● Maribel Perez of Richards High School, attending Kennedy-King in the Fall
● Trinity Rosario of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, attending Robert Morris University Illinois in the Fall
Each student received $5,000 to support their college tuition, books and room and board.