AUGUSTA — The Maine Restaurant Association Education Foundation presented scholarships at its fourth annual scholarship luncheon on June 16.

Chad Westleigh of Poland received a scholarship sponsored by Maine Beverage
Company. Westleigh will enter his senior year at
Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island studying culinary arts and food service entrepreneurship.

Since 1985, MeRA has awarded tens of thousands of dollars in financial aid to several dozen culinary students from Maine. This year, $10,000 was awarded through the MeRA Education Foundation. For further information about the Maine Restaurant Association and the
Maine Restaurant Association Education Foundation, visit
www.mainerestaurant.com.