Subway Restaurants Inc.
08/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2024 07:11
Subway Cares Foundation® Awards $625,000 in Fresh Start Scholarships to 250 Sandwich Artists® Worldwide
Foundation invests in future leaders with educational support program
MIAMI (August 14, 2024)- The Subway Cares Foundation®, an independent, global nonprofit focused on fueling the next generation of leaders, has awarded $625,000 in Fresh Start Scholarships to 250 Subway® Sandwich Artists™ around the world.
As part of the Subway Cares Foundation's commitment to supporting youth, the Subway Fresh Start Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance to restaurant team members continuing their education at a college, university or vocational-technical school.
"Our Fresh Start Scholarships are an investment in the world's future leaders," said Howard Lipman, executive director of the Subway Cares Foundation. "These outstanding team members have shown a steadfast commitment to pursuing higher education and serving their communities, and it's an honor to support their continued growth."
Established in 2016, the program has provided more than $5 million in Subway Fresh Start Scholarships to 2,000 Subway Sandwich Artists across North America and Australia. This year, the program was expanded to include the United Kingdom and Ireland, with winners from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
"Subway's Fresh Start Scholarship Program has inspired me to strive for excellence and give back to my community," said SeungAh Han, scholarship recipient from Ontario, Canada, "The brand's support and investment is a testament to the positive impact Subway has on individuals, like me, and I'm committed to making the most of this opportunity."
The Subway Fresh Start Scholarship Program is administered through the International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), a global leader in nonprofit and employer education assistance program services. Scholarship recipients are evaluated based on their GPA, community service hours, extracurricular campus involvement, a personal essay and recommendations.
To learn more about the Subway Cares Foundation or to make a charitable contribution, visit www.subwaycares.org.
About The Subway Cares Foundation®
The Subway Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with the Subway® brand. Through distinct partnerships with leading nonprofit organizations around the world, the Subway Cares Foundation brings meaningful impact to communities by addressing food insecurity, providing tuition assistance, and supporting growth and leadership opportunities. The Foundation also funds the Fresh Start Scholarship Program for Subway Sandwich Artists. Since the program was established in 2016, over $5 million in scholarships have been awarded to 2,000 Subway restaurant employees around the world.
About Subway® Restaurants
As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries and territories in nearly 37,000 restaurants every day. Subway restaurants are owned and operated by Subway franchisees-a network that includes thousands of dedicated entrepreneurs and small business owners-who are committed to delivering the best guest experience possible in their local communities.
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For more information, contact:
Jeanette Sten
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Subway Cares Foundation
203-783-7139