PRLA Educational Foundation

The PRLA Educational Foundation is the charitable arm of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association. The PRLAEF is a 501(c)3, and is governed by a board of directors. 

Scholarship Program

The PRLAEF administers the scholarship program, which annually provides Pennsylvania students with the opportunity to further their education in the hospitality industry. Since the program's inception in 2006, the PRLAEF has awarded more than $175,000 in scholarship monies.

ProStart

The PRLAEF also houses the Pennsylvania ProStart program. ProStart® is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students that develops their talent into tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice industry leaders. Learn more about ProStart.

Donate to PRLAEF

Mail your check, payable to PRLAEF, to:
PRLAEF
100 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Or call (800) 345-5353 to make a credit card contribution. 

(Please bear with our old school method as we are working on an online donation process for 2019.)

APPLY for a Scholarship