Impacting Our Community.
Partyman Hospitality
Scholarship Fund

At Partyman Catering, we’re dedicated to empowering the future stars of hospitality and culinary arts.

With scholarships for both local high school seniors and our team members pursuing further studies, we contribute up to $1,000 each year to support three aspiring professionals in their educational endeavors.

 
 

Community Scholarship:

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a local high school senior planning to enroll in college/trade school. To be eligible, applicants must:

  • live within Livingston County
  • be pursuing a certificate or degree in hospitality or culinary arts
  • have a minimum GPA of 75%
  • have an attendance record of 90% or greater
  • complete an application and submit an essay outlining their career goals and how the scholarship fund will help them in achieving these goals

Funds will be distributed in two installments: $250 in September, $250 in January.

Employee Scholarship:

Two $250 scholarships will be awarded to current Partyman employees, taking any course to continue their education, regardless of their field of study. To be eligible, applicants must:

  • have worked 10 events or 200 hours by the end of the previous season
  • have a work attendance record of 95% or greater
  • complete an application and submit an essay outlining their career goals and how the scholarship fund will help them in achieving these goals

Funds will be distributed based on course schedule with proof of enrollment/registration.

Why Choose Hospitality,
Culinary Arts, and Event Planning?

Our scholarships help ignite passion by providing essential support to those eager to refine their skills in these engaging fields. Partyman Catering is proud to contribute to building Upstate NY as a landmark for culinary and event excellence, investing in the bright futures of those as enthusiastic as we are about transforming every gathering into an extraordinary experience.

Ready to let us invest in your future?
Apply Below

Scholarship Application

Accepting applications now through April 30, 2025. Winners will be announced by May 31, 2025. Use this form to apply for either of our scholarships. If you have any questions regarding our scholarships or the form, please contact May C., our Director of Sales & Marketing, at [email protected]

Applicant Information

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

Scholarship

Which scholarship are you applying for?(Required)

Previous/Current Education

If homeschooled, please state that with the school district you reside in.
Anticipated or Actual
If applicable to scholarship
School or Employment, based on scholarship you're applying for

Continuing Education

What the scholarship would be applied to

Essay

Please write at least 250 words on what your academic and career goals are and how this scholarship will help to reach those goals.

References

2024 Scholarship Winners

Briar-Rose Murphy (pictured left) attended a stand-up comedy class at the Focus Theater.

Kayla Swift (pictured right) will be attending Genesee Community College for the summer semester to pursue an AAS in business administration and a microdential in event planning.

Congrats to our scholarship winners!

2023 Scholarship Winners

Community Scholarship: Connor Farmer (pictured left) is attending Finger Lakes Community College to pursue a career in the culinary arts with a minor in marketing.

Employee Scholarships: Charlotte Hance (pictured center) is attending SUNY Geneseo’s veterinary program. Tama Webster (pictured right) will be taking an Archery course this fall, working and living by the philosophy “learn something new everyday.”

Congrats to all three of our scholarship winners!

2022 Scholarship Winners

Employee Scholarship: Adria Hildreth (pictured on right) is attending Monroe Community College for hospitality management. Adria was a Sales Intern this summer and is an Event Lead year-round.

Community Scholarship: Kirsten Love (pictured on left) is attending Monroe Community College to pursue a career in the culinary arts.

Congrats to both of our scholarship winners!