2025 Jo C. Dermid Scholarship Application

The Foundation of NACE scholarship program provides awards/scholarships in the form of tuition grants, travel grants, leadership training grants, and professional development to those who want a career in the catering and events industry. 

The Jo C. Dermid Scholarship honors a member of the NACE community that was not just well-loved, but a pillar of NACE. Her personality and positivity has inspired many over her decades-long hospitality career. This Scholarship is endowed by the Nashville Chapter in her memory.

The Jo C. Dermid Scholarship provides support to members of the hospitality industry who demonstrate leadership abilities. Both industry professionals and students are invited to apply.

The Jo C. Dermid Scholarship winner will receive a scholarship to support their education, payable for any career development education from formal schooling to continuing education programs, to certification programs.  

Applicants are evaluated on scholarly merit, professional endeavors to date and an essay that reflects their career goals and objectives, enthusiasm/passion, and grammar/spelling. Applicants do not have to be members of NACE, but members do get extra points awarded.

One recipient will be awarded the scholarship valued at $1,000.

Jo C. Dermid Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: 

• Submit the following: 
• • Resume
  • An essay (no more than 1,000 words) that explains how this scholarship will help advance your career.

Submission Deadline is 11:59 PM CST, March 17th, 2025.

Contact foundation@nace.net with questions.