CGAEF Funded Scholarships

CGA Educational Foundation Scholarships are funded by the Foundation and are offered to full-time students who are also CGA member company employees.

Don C. Beaver Memorial Scholarship – $2,500

Established in recognition of the contributions made to the retail grocery industry by Don C. Beaver, former CGA President from 1979 to 1996. This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in the grocery industry.

Hall of Achievement Scholarship – $2,500

In recognition of Kevin Davis (Bristol Farms) and Bob Kelly’s (Hidden Villa Ranch) induction into the Hall of Achievement. These scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a career in the grocery industry.

CGAEF College Scholarships – Seven  @ $2,000

These scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students who are CGA member company employees.

CGAEF Graduate Scholarships – Two @ $2,000

These scholarships are divided between CGA retail member employees and supply/wholesale member employees pursuing a career in the grocery industry.

CGAEF Independent Operators Scholarships – Four @ $2,500

These scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students who are themselves employed by, or have a parent who is employed by, an independent grocery operator.