Scholarships

INSPIRED BY EXCELLENCE

Illuminators Educational Foundation

The Illuminators Educational Foundation (IEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the grocery industry through the California Grocers Association (CGA) and Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).

The IEF is proud to offer a high school senior, full-time college student (with one or more years of undergraduate work remaining), or any adult looking to return to college to further their career within the food industry.

Our Mission

The Illuminators Educational Foundation values . . .

  • Education
  • Leadership
  • Loyalty
  • Commitment
  • Partnerships

Three-year goals

  • Achieve Financial Stability to Maintain Scholarships
  • Increase Awareness of our Scholarships
  • Publicize Scholarship Recipients’ Success In Our In Industry

The IEF welcomes and appreciates donations that help make the scholarship program possible.

Educational Foundation
“There is no way the WAFC would be successful without the leadership, dedication and hard work of the Illuminators. This volunteer work has got to be the “Best in Class” in the industry.”
Mike Servold, Vice President
Operations Food 4 Less