LITTLE ROCK, ARK (KATV) — The Buttered Biscuit has announced a partnership with the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) and will be donating a $5,000 scholarship to the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute (CAHMI).

The Buttered Biscuit is a beloved breakfast restaurant with award-winning locations in Northwest Arkansas and two more on the way in Little Rock.

The $5,000 scholarship will be awarded in the fall 2024 semester. The Buttered Biscuit co-founder, Anna Russell, said the scholarship goes deeper than making the next generation of talent.

“This long-term investment in the culinary institute is about more than just nourishing talent,” Russell said. “It’s about shaping the futures of those with dreams just as big as mine were seven years ago. We’re excited for the opportunity to see the scholarship’s impact on students firsthand as we transition into the Little Rock market this year.”

The partnership is made possible through the Buttered Biscuit’s Project Biscuit Charitable Fund, which was created by the business to help propel underestimated individuals forward in their professional and personal lives. The scholarship will be awarded to a culinary student who displays exceptional promise and drive, lessening the financial burden of higher education and increasing confidence in t he kitchen simultaneously. Director of CAHMI, Jan Lewandowski said she is grateful for The Buttered Biscuit’s commitment to CAHMI.

“We extend our gratitude to The Buttered Biscuit for their investment in the future of culinary arts in the state,” said Lewandowski. “We look forward to continuing this partnership for many years to come.”

This article was originally written for KATV by Rowdy Baribeau. To read the article and see the video, click here.