Now in its 15th year, Hungry for Education™ works with partner organizations to support students who pair academic achievement with real-world action, finding forward-looking solutions to challenges they've experienced firsthand.
"This program works because of the partnerships behind it," said Chris Bode, President & CEO, Denny's. "We're able to reach more students and support more stories like this because of the organizations we work with. And what stands out year after year is the same thing, these students are already stepping up and finding ways to make an impact."
Building on those partnerships, the program awarded 34 scholarships during the 2025-2026 academic year with support from eight partner organizations, including The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), The National Urban League (NUL), United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC), National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD), Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), The National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), and the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI).
"The USHLI has partnered with Denny's for most of HFE's existence, and we're honored to have helped select the recipient who will become the next ...
