Amber Jones and Parris Perry, two Lawson State Community College students, are winners of a US Foods Scholars scholarship.

Each will receive a $20,000 scholarship to help with the cost of their culinary or hospitality courses at Lawson State.

The US Foods Scholars program aims to motivate individuals to fulfill their potential and make significant contributions to the restaurant and hotel industries.

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Since its inception, the program has given more than 90 students more than $1.6 million in scholarships in an effort to address talent gaps in restaurant and hospitality businesses. More than 30 US Foods Scholars are presently enrolled in the program and actively pursuing their degrees, according to a news release.

“The US Foods Scholars program demonstrates our promise to help customers and communities Make It. In addition to supporting the education and development of future culinarians, the program also builds a pipeline of promising talent for our customers,” said Dave Flitman, US Foods CEO. “These students are making incredible strides toward their future culinary careers, and we are honored to support their achievements and educational goals.”