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

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

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.

• Professional Development Grant

National Organization Sponsored Scholarships

• ACFEF Industry Partner Scholarship Advertisement Application
• Consolidated Foodservice Scholarship
• Goedeker’s Culinary Scholarship
• Chicago Culinary Museum and Chef’s Hall of Fame Scholarship Application – deadline Oct. 1

Women Chefs & Restaurateurs - Global scholarships for culinary and hospitality professionals.

Scholarship Recipients

Online Scholarship Resources

National Restaurant Association Education Foundation – scholarship and grant opportunities
ASU Online - Offers a checklist for student success.
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.
Scholarship Experts - Helps students and parents find free scholarships to pay for college.
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.org.