Sodexho STOP Hunger Scholarships

Awards Recognize Students for Community Service

The Sodexho Foundation seeks nominations to recognize students in the fight against hunger in America.

More than 35 million Americans are at risk of hunger and Sodexho has made a commitment to working to create a hunger-free nation. The STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize and reward students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger and its root causes in the United States.

Up to five students aged 21 and younger will be selected from among applicants with the following criteria:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited education institution (kindergarten through college) in the United States
• Must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months
• Volunteer services must be helping non-family members

Each student selected as a national STOP Hunger Scholarship recipient will receive a $3,000 scholarship, as well as a $3,000 grant made in their name to the hunger-related charity of their choice in their local community. If the student selected is in school, but is not yet enrolled in an institution of higher education, then in lieu of a scholarship, a contribution in the amount of $3,000 shall be made to a qualified 529 Plan established by the family of that student for the benefit of that student. Each national scholarship recipient will be recognized at the annual Sodexho Foundation Dinner on June 11, 2008 in Washington, DC. All transportation, meals, and lodging for the student and up to two immediate family members will be paid for by Sodexho USA.

Additionally, Sodexho may select up to 20 regional scholarship honorees. Each student selected as a regional Sodexho STOP Hunger Scholarship Honoree will receive a $1,000 grant made in their name to the hunger-related charity of their choice in their local community.

Students can apply online between January 1 and February 29, 2008. Visit www.helpstophunger.org/scholarships for more information and to apply online.