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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.

IFT Freshman Scholarship

This award is for U.S. high school seniors who intend to major in food science. The student must attend an IFT-approved school.
Award Amount

Total:  $16000

Awards:  16

Deadline

Deadline:  May 30

APWU Vocational Scholarship Program

U.S. citizens who are high school seniors planning to pursue a postsecondary occupational education (vocational/technical) program are eligible for this award. Students must be the child or grandchild, including stepchild or legally adopted child, of an active member, Retirees Department member, or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union.
Award Amount

Total:  $15000

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

National Meat Association Scholarship Program

This award is available for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled in a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s of science degree in animal science, meat science, food science or a related discipline at an accredited four-year college or university. Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.75 or higher and remain in good academic standing during the term of the scholarship.
Award Amount

Total:  $23330

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  June 01

TigerChef.com Culinary and Hospitality Scholarship Program

The TigerChef.com Culinary and Hospitality Scholarship Program is available for U.S. and Canadian students who are currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program. Applicants must submit an original essay of between 500 and 600 words describing what inspired them to pursue this career.
Award Amount

Total:  $4000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15

Subway of South Carolina Scholarship

This award is for U.S. high school seniors and college freshmen who are employees of Subway or the dependents of Subway employees. The applicant must enroll full time and demonstrate academic merit.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 22

William and Dorothy Strickland Culinary Arts Scholarship

This award is available for culinary arts students attending Florida State College at Jacksonville. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.25 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

Leonard Family Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship

Since 1993, Cancer for College has provided hope and inspiration to cancer survivors in the form of college scholarships. Applicants must be business majors or related fields with desires to pursue careers in the food service industry, and possibly owning and operating a restaurant.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

Rachel Kirby Thomas & Dr. Frank Bancroft Thomas 4-H Foods and Nutrition Scholarship

This scholarship is available for North Carolina high school seniors who are 4-H members with an outstanding record in foods and nutrition. Students must plan to attend an institution of higher education in North Carolina.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 03

W. Price, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Texas high school seniors or currently enrolled college students who are enrolled in a restaurant/food service program and/or hospitality program. Students must have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher (3.5 or higher in the major) and one or more years of work experience in the foodservice industry.
Award Amount

Total:  $98000

Awards:  7

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15

Owanah Anderson Scholarship

This scholarship is open to female U.S. students who are entering their junior year of college. Students must be members of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaskan Native tribe.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15