Culinary Arts Scholarships

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Do you have a passion for baking? Do you dream of being the next “Top Chef” winner? Are you studying culinary arts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our list of scholarships for culinary arts majors can help you get some real dough. And while the dough that makes fine pastries is nice, we’re talking about the kind that can help you pay for college. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz and find the perfect scholarship for you. If you plan to become a chef, cook, or culinary master, check out our scholarships for culinary arts majors.

NHCF Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program

New Hampshire high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need will be considered for this award. Students who meet any/all of the following criteria are given preference for funding: interest in pursuing a career in business, hospitality or food service industries; a grade point average of 3.25 or higher; substantial volunteer or community service.
Award Amount

Total: $2000

Awards: 20

Deadline

Deadline: April 13

Alice S. Marriott Scholarship Fund

U.S. undergraduate students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must major in hospitality management or hotel/motel management and be part of a traditionally underrepresented group.
Award Amount

Total: $10000

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: April 15

Balestreri/Cutino Scholarship

This award is available to help culinary students pay for the costs of attending an accredited, post-secondary school approved by the AAC.
Award Amount

Total: $1000

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: April 30

Andrew Macrina Scholarship

The Andrew Macrina Scholarship is for U.S. college sophomores who are pursuing a degree in culinary arts. The applicant must be enrolled full time in a two-year culinary program.
Award Amount

Total: $1000

Awards: 5

Deadline

Deadline: April 30

John Kacala Scholarship

The John Kacala Scholarship is for U.S. college students who are majoring in culinary arts and have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef. The applicant must be enrolled full time in an accredited, postsecondary school of culinary arts, or other culinary training program acceptable to the AAC.
Award Amount

Total: $2500

Awards: 5

Deadline

Deadline: April 30

Ray and Gertrude Marshall Scholarship

This award is available for full-time undergraduate students who are majoring in the culinary arts at an accredited college in the United States. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher and enroll on a full time basis.
Award Amount

Total: $2500

Awards: 6

Deadline

Deadline: April 30

Linda Cullen Scholarship

The Linda Cullen Scholarship is available for full time students who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary culinary arts program.
Award Amount

Total: $1667

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: April 30

AAC Culinary Institute of America Scholarship

The AAC Culinary Institute of America Scholarship is provided annually to culinary arts majors and future chefs who are currently attending the Culinary Institute of America.
Award Amount

Total: $1667

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: April 30

Les Dames d’Escoffier Charitable Distribution Fund

This award is available for female students at Collin College, in Collin County, Texas or Tarrant County College who are majoring in hospitality and food service management, hotel restaurant management or pastry arts. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: May 01

Joe Perdue Scholarship

International and U.S. students who have completed their freshman year at time of application and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must enroll full time and plan to pursue a managerial career in the private club industry.
Award Amount

Total: $1808

Awards: 5

Deadline

Deadline: May 01