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Culver's awards educational scholarships to employees

July 31, 2014

Culver's Very Important Partners Scholarship Program has awarded $317,000 to 254 team members nationwide in 2014 to help them further their education.

Culver’s VIP Foundation is a nonprofit entity that was developed in 2002 to assist team members in achieving a college or technical school degree, according to a news release. This year’s 254 scholarship recipients make up the largest pool ever to benefit from the program.

"Our commitment to our team members begins at the restaurant level where we teach them responsibility, leadership and teamwork skills," Executive Director Lea Culver said in a news release. "Through the VIP we are able to extend our commitment by helping them reach their long term goals."

Primary financial support of the program comes from contributions of Culver's supplier partners. Other funding comes from franchisee support, funding from Culver Franchising System Inc. and special events. Team members submit applications for funding and judging teams are made up of supply partners and educators.