WKU Foodservice Design Certificate Program Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Funder: FCSI Educational Foundation in partnership with Western Kentucky University
Program Name: FCSI Foodservice Consulting Certificate (offered through WKU)
Geographic Scope: Kentucky (Western Kentucky University)
Focus Areas:
- Foodservice consulting career preparation
- Foodservice design and consulting fundamentals
- Entry-level training for foodservice design firms
Program Curriculum Includes:
- Various types of foodservice facilities and operations
- Product flow and layout design considerations
- Design software for presentations and construction documentation
- Foodservice Accounting & Budgeting
- Foodservice Equipment specifications
- Laws, Regulations & Specifications in Foodservice Design
- Kitchen/Interior/Architectural Design
- Foodservice Equipment Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
- Foodservice Consulting Technology & Tools
- Equipment Distribution, Bidding & Procurement
- Project Management & Quality Control
- Hands-on consulting experiences through mentoring, internships, and conference opportunities
- Project-based/problem-based learning with capstone experience
Program Launch: Scheduled for 2024 (Spring semester 2024 target)
Contact Information:
- Email: gregj@fcsief.org
- Administrator: Greg Jewell, Foundation Administrator
- Address: P.O. Box 4961, Louisville, KY 40204
- Website: fcsief.org
Background:
The FCSI Educational Foundation partnered with Western Kentucky University to develop an innovative foodservice consulting certificate. The program was created by foodservice consultants to fulfill a 30+ year vision of the Foundation's founding fathers. The board spent nearly two years defining the scope and developing the curriculum with an educational consultant.
How to Apply
Application Process
Current Status: Program launched in 2024
How to Apply:
- Contact the Foundation for registration and scholarship application information
- Website prompts to "REGISTER FOR THE COURSE" and "APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP"
Contact for More Information:
- Email: gregj@fcsief.org
- Contact: Greg Jewell, Foundation Administrator
- Website notes: "INTERESTED IN THE PROGRAM? CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO"
Note: Specific application steps, required materials, and deadlines were not detailed on the website. Interested parties should contact the Foundation directly.
What FCSI Educational Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $7,398
- Median grant
- $7,398
- By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Bowling Green, KY.
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