May 15, 2009 Small biz column: The Epicurean Charitable Foundation is awarding a record-number of scholarships to 2010 hospitality students.
The organization awarded six scholarships last year. This year’s recipients are Alexia Betts, Andrea Castillo, Cindy Ureno, Jennifer Lee, Karina Saucedo, Malek Sardi, Nachely Martinez and Vedna Boskovic. All will be attending UNLV as hospitality majors this fall. The foundation’s goal is to support and groom the most talented and promising students in the next generation of hospitality executives in Las Vegas. Most recipients are connected with a mentor from the foundation’s ranks and are given academic support and guidance and internship opportunities throughout their college years.
The scholarships can be spent on tuition, books or college fees. All of the recipients for the 2010-11 school year will be attending UNLV, where their scholarships will likely cover the cost of tuition and some supplies.