Scholarships

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships annually to students:

• Apprenticeship program - up to $1,500
• Certificate programs - up to $1,500
• Post-secondary degree programs - up to $2,500

Thank you to our members and partners who generously donate funds. In addition to general scholarship donations, the following funds support our scholarship offerings:

• AAC Andrew Macrina Scholarship
• AAC Balestreri/Cutino Scholarship
• AAC John Kacala Scholarship
• AAC Ray & Gertrude Marshall Scholarship
• Chef Chris Neary Scholarship
• Chef Daniel D'Angelo Scholarship Fund
• Linda Cullen Scholarship
• In memory of Daniel D'Angelo CEC, AAC, MS

ACFEF Scholarship Applications

Scholarship deadlines are April 30 and October 31 of each year.

Scholarship Applications for Specific Schools

• Culinary Institute of America (Deadline: May 1)
• Johnson & Wales University (Deadline: December 1)
• Hawaii Community College - Palamanui

Join the US Foods Scholars Program

ACF is partnering with US Foods to bring its US Foods Scholars program to the Art Institute of Atlanta, Austin Community College, Johnson & Wales Denver and Wake Technical Community College.

If you are interested in applying or learning more about the program and eligibility, please visit www.usfoods.com/scholars.

Professional Development Grants

Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to exemplary working culinary professionals who wish to update their skills through continuing education. Grants will be awarded based on availability of funds throughout the year.

Healthy Eating Grants

The Chef & Child initiative, is offering ACF chefs and chapters grant funding to support nutrition outreach activities in their communities. Outreach activities must align with the Chef & Child mission to education children and families in understanding proper nutrition.

National Organization Sponsored Scholarships

• GoFoodservice Scholarship
• Goedeker’s Culinary Scholarship
• National Restaurant Association Education Foundation
• Chicago Culinary Museum and Chef’s Hall of Fame Scholarship Application – deadline Oct. 1
• Women Chefs & Restaurateurs - Global scholarships for culinary and hospitality professionals.

The Hallie Gay Walden Bagley Scholarship

Scholarship Recipients

Online Scholarship Resources

Resources for First Generation College Students.

FastWEB - Provides access to a database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and student loans.

• Scams: What you Should Know - Scholarship scam warning signs
• Student Quick Reference Guide - Financial aid tips for students

Fiscal Tiger - Provides definitions on all things student finance related.
Chegg - Matches students with scholarships.
A guide to debt free college degrees.
A guide to online college financial aid.
A guide to college perks.
Student Loans Guide - Guide to help incoming and current college students navigate the confusing process of student loans.
Useful Tips to Save You from Stressing Out in College.
Coping with Stress in College - A comprehensive guide about coping with stress in college from Western Governors University.
Scholarship Resume Guide - tips and templates for writing scholarship resumes.

Questions

For more information, please call (800) 624-9458, ext. 254, or e-mail scholarships@acfchefs.net.