Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation
690 3rd Street
Suite 110
Beloit, WI 53511
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors at Stateline Area high schools or non-traditional students who are attending an accredited degree granting post-secondary institution and majoring in culinary arts and/or hotel restaurant management.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://statelinecf.org/scholarships-info/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Eligibility: Applicants must have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef, must demonstrate financial need and merit, must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, must be a resident of the Tri-County Area (Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito Counties), must have done volunteer activity and must submit an essay to receive the scholarship.
Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmco.org/about-us/fund-list/#scholarship-award-funds
Sponsor: American Culinary Federation
6816 Southpoint Parkway Suite 400
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be graduating high school seniors and be accepted into an accredited college or university or be currently enrolled students in an accredited college or university. Applicants must also be planning to major in culinary or pastry arts or be ACF registered apprentices and have career aspirations of being a chef or pastry chef. Selection is based on GPA, participation in culinary competitions, volunteer activities, involvement in the ACF, essay and references.
Amount: $1,500-$2,500
Deadline: April 30; October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay and references are required.
Website: http://www.acfchefs.org
Sponsor: Foster Love-Together We Rise
560 West Lambert Road
Brea, CA 92821
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 to 25 years and been in public or private foster care for the 12 months leading up to their 18th birthday or been orphaned for at least one year by the age of 18. Students must be graduating high school seniors or passed GED testing and accepted into or expects acceptance into an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://academics.fosterlove.com/brandsource-scholars/
Sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or former graduates of any public or private high school in Cass, Lancaster, or Saunders counties in Nebraska. Preference will be given to those from Ashland-Greenwood High School. Students must have maintained a high school GPA of 2.5 or above and be pursuing a degree in nutrition or culinary arts/restaurant management at a 2-year or 4-year not-for-profit public institution of higher education in Nebraska with a preference for those attending a 2-year institution. Preference will be given to female applicants and financial need will be considered.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.lcf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation
3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
Raleigh, NC 27612
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates in New Hanover County, NC, who have been accepted to an institution of higher learning. Students must demonstrate a strong work ethic, leadership skills, loyalty and dedication in keeping with the character traits exemplified by Andy Hendrix. Students who have worked in the restaurant industry in New Hanover County may receive strong consideration.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/apply/scholarships
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be admitted to and planning to attend an accredited institution that offers culinary arts or food science degrees or certificates. Applicants must be interested in pursuing degrees or certificates in the following careers in the food industry: chef, culinary arts, food sciences, agriculture, nutrition/dietician, restaurant management or related fields. Students must demonstrate unmet financial need and submit the FAFSA.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County
400 N. Whitley Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Whitley County, who are continuing their education in a trade and vocational school, such as but not limited to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, beauty, and culinary arts school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwhitley.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
30 Scott's Corners Drive
Suite 203
Montgomery, NY 12549
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of Minisink High School and must be in the areas of arts education, culinary arts and other cultural programs.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships/
Sponsor: Herb Society of America
Attn.: Research Grant
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Eligibility: Applicants must be second-year students enrolled in a Central Indiana Culinary Arts Program who shows an interest in herbs and their uses.
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.herbsociety.org
Sponsor: Wells County Foundation Inc.
222 W. Market Street
Bluffton, IN 46714
Eligibility: Applicants must plan to study in the fields of food preparation, medical, recreational therapy or social services and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to current employees of Christian Care Retirement Community and those interested in pursuing a career related to services for the elderly.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.wellscountyfound.org/
Sponsor: Crown Point Community Foundation
115 South Court Street
Crown Point, IN 46037
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors pursuing a degree in culinary arts and have been accepted into an accredited program (not required, but preference given to a student involved in the ProStart program).
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.thecpcf.org/scholarships.html
Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
Eligibility: Applicants must be Lowell High School graduates who wish to pursue culinary arts or food and beverage management at a two- or four-year college or institute of culinary arts. Students must be in good academic standing and have work or intern experience in the restaurant, food and beverage or hospitality industry.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.glcfoundation.org/scholarships/donate-to-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Coral Gables Community Foundation
220 Alhambra Circle
Suite 320
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Eligibility: Applicants must have attended Coral Gables Senior High School for at least two years and demonstrated exemplary dedication to the culinary arts program in high school and service to their school and community. Students must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in post secondary community college, vocational technical school or state or private two or four year college or university to pursue a course of study related to the culinary arts and/or hospitality. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000-2,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://gablesfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Gulab Oils
Teliya Mill Gate No 2
Opp Century Market
Nr Prem Darwaja
Ahmedabad, Ka
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and citizens of Australia, Canada or the United States or permanent residents. Students must be accepted to an academic institution with a food, pastry or culinary service-related major and be either undergraduate students willing to study full-time or high school seniors seeking admission to a university or college. Applicants must be exemplary students and must hold a minimum 3.9 cumulative GPA.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gulaboils.com/culinary-scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
30 Scott's Corners Drive
Suite 203
Montgomery, NY 12549
Eligibility: Applicants must be interns who are pursuing a career in the travel, tourism, hospitality and/or culinary field.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships/
Sponsor: Marion Community Foundation
504 South State Street
Marion, OH 43302
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who attended Tri-Rivers Career Center during high school. Students must be pursuing two-year degrees or an education in the field of trades, apprenticeship or two-year degrees including business management and office administration, manufacturing, agriculture and animals, industrial technology, construction trades, culinary arts, aesthetics and cosmetology, welding, etc. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://marioncommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Findlay, OH 45840
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduating seniors or graduates of a state-charted school located in Hancock County or students currently enrolled or enrolled during high school in the culinary art program at The Millstream Career Center. Students must have a minimum 2.5 or above GPA and must be willing to specialize in culinary arts at a university or college. Financial need is a primary consideration and applicants must be citizens of the U.S. or residents of Hancock County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.community-foundation.com/scholarships
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Freeland High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training (skilled trade/vocation) in electrical, plumbing, culinary, HVAC technician, or mechanic. Applicants must be members of the Freeland SportsZone. Students must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing a degree in culinary arts. Students must be residents of Grand Haven.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://ghacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: GoFoodservice
11206 Ampere Court
Louisville, KY 40299
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in post-secondary education or students already enrolled in a college or accredited institution. Students must be majoring in culinary arts or hospitality management and must submit an essay along with the application.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gofoodservice.com/scholarship
Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents who plan to study culinary arts or agriculture at a college or university in the continental United States. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and demonstrate interest in food production and preparation through their school or community activities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors pursuing a full-time bachelor's degree in humanities, performing arts, visual arts, creative writing or culinary arts. Students must be residents of Steuben County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of Tarpon Springs High School who have a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA and plan to pursue a career in culinary arts/hospitality. Students must have demonstrated school and community service (50+ hours). This scholarship may be renewable if conditional guidelines are met.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org
Sponsor: James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program/ISTS
167 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or graduates pursuing a culinary or food-focused program at an accredited institution.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: April 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.jamesbeard.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Central Illinois
3625 North Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61604
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Pekin High School who are pursuing a course of study in a field related to food science or food preparation. Students must demonstrate a strong desire to achieve future success in these fields and a commitment to community service.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationci.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Findlay, OH 45840
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates of a high school located in Hancock County or home-schooled or online students who reside in Hancock County and are willing to pursue a career in the culinary arts. Students must be U.S. citizens and must have demonstrated financial need. Any student who receives a full scholarship that includes all of the fees normally payable by the policy of the community foundation will not qualify for this scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.community-foundation.com/scholarships
Sponsor: American Institute of Wine and Food - Pacific Northwest Chapter
213-37 39th Avenue
Box 216
Bayside, NY 11361
Eligibility: Applicants must have been Washington State residents for at least two years, be enrolled in a Washington State accredited culinary or winemaking arts program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available from your school's culinary or winemaking arts department. An application form, resume and references are required.
Website: http://www.aiwf.org
Sponsor: Peoria Public Schools Foundation
5901 N. Prospect Road
Suite 14E
Peoria, IL 61614
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors in Peoria Public Schools with a minimum 2.5 GPA who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university with plans to become a chef. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ppsfoundation.org/student-scholarships
Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1762
1620 Park Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors in Wood County, WV or Washington County, OH. Students must plan to further education at a four-year accredited institution in Pennsylvania, Ohio or West Virginia with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to students planning to attend Marietta College in a math or accounting program with a 2.5-3.0 GPA and maintain a job while attending school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Sponsor: Wisconsin Dells Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 533
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Eligibility: Applicants must enroll in a two-year or four-year college, technical or trade school. Students must be pursuing a degree in business management, culinary arts or environmental sciences. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and preference will be given to students with financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.wdhsfoundation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing post-secondary studies in culinary arts at any accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical, vocational or trade institution and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship. A secondary preference for studies in music or music-related fields.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Sponsor: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
229 East Martin Street, Suite 4
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a Berkeley County high school or have a GED and plan to continue their education at James Rumsey Technical Institute. Students should be seeking certification or an associate's degree in electrical or electromechanical technology, heating/ventilation/air conditioning and refrigeration or culinary arts. Selection is based on financial need. Scholarship may be renewable for one additional year.
Amount: $400
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ewvcf.org/scholarship-funds/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Nantucket
9B Bayberry Court
P.O. Box 204
Nantucket, MA 02554
Eligibility: Applicants must be Nantucket High School students pursuing ongoing education opportunities in the culinary arts field. Students must submit a completed application transcript, letter of recommendation and any additional supporting materials.
Amount: $750
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnan.org/receive/community-scholarships/
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed a minimum of three semesters of culinary or hospitality courses at the high school level in Pinellas County. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must enroll in a culinary or hospitality program within a year of graduation. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation and an essay explaining their professional goals.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County
400 N. Whitley Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
Eligibility: Applicants must be Whitko High School students within two years of their graduation who plan to pursue vocational education for a career in the skilled trades.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwhitley.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation
300 N. Main Street
Suite 300
Middletown, OH 45042
Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen who are graduating from Fenwick, Edgewood, Franklin, Madison, Middletown, Middletown Christian, Monroe of Carlisle High School and resides in the greater Middletown area. Students must be majoring in culinary arts and will be required to fill out financial information and upload the FAFSA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mcfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
250 East Front St
Suite 310
Traverse City, MI 49684
Eligibility: Applicants must be women pursuing a degree in business, science, maritime, aviation, culinary or nursing, leading to career employment. Students must be enrolled at a minimum as a junior in any state-accredited college, or an NMC Baccalaureate program, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be residents of the Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Kalkaska, or Antrim Counties.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gtrcf.org
