Panera Dream Scholarship Incorporated
Panera Dream Scholarship Inc (EIN 88-2511605) is a private foundation based in Fenton, MO that awards scholarships to Panera employees and franchise associates. The organization's Form 990-PF lists the scholarship application and program contact URL as https://panera.applyists.net. Recent 990-PF filings (2022–2024) show active grantmaking and disbursements.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An individual who is a Panera employee or franchise associate seeking a scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or supplies at an accredited U.S. institution and who applies through the Panera application portal during the annual window.
Good Fit
- • Employment or franchise association with Panera, LLC.
- • Applying during the published January–March application window via the portal.
- • Requesting scholarship funds for tuition, room/board, books, or fees at an accredited institution.
- • Either a first-time applicant or a prior recipient (both are represented in observed awards).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year were distributed across 16 states, with only about 10% of dollars staying in the foundation state and the largest state receiving roughly 18% of awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 39 distinct recipients (39 grants), with a mix of returning and new individual scholarship awardees rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: a public application portal, a stated annual application window, and 15 new recipients in the latest year indicate unfamiliar eligible applicants can enter the portfolio; however the pool is restricted to Panera employees and franchise associates.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
