Baltimore International 
College
Jan Bandula

Press Release

American Culinary Federation Partners with Baltimore International College to Offer Two New Scholarships Totaling $20,000

St. Augustine, Fla., December 2, 2010—“How can I afford college?” is a common question for many high school students considering plans for the futures amid rising tuition costs and a challenging economy. The American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the nation’s largest professional chefs organization, and Baltimore International College (BIC), one of the mid-Atlantic’s leading colleges, are pleased to announce two new scholarships available for students accepted to BIC, totaling $20,000 over four years.

“I am delighted and appreciative that student culinarians will now have a new scholarship available to help them in their studies,” said Mark Wright, CEC, AAC, AAC Scholarship Committee chair. “Our partnership with BIC shows the support and dedication that the faculty and administration of the college have for students and ACF members enrolling in their program. ACF and the AAC are proud to be part of this partnership.”

Two yearly scholarships of $2,500 per year for four years will be awarded and applied directly to students’ accounts at BIC. Scholarships are available for high school students who have been accepted to BIC and plan on becoming a chef. Applications are available at www.acfchefs.org, by clicking on “schools” then “scholarships.” The application deadline is March 31 of each year, and the scholarship money will be applied in the fall semester. The AAC Scholarship Committee will select the 2011 winners in May.

“Laying an excellent educational foundation is the mission Baltimore International College has dedicated its resources for decades,” said Edgar B. Schick, Ph.D., L.H.D. [h.c.], interim president at BIC. “In culinary education, the American Culinary Federation is the leading national voice, so it is a pleasure and an honor for us to join forces with ACF to help make the education of highly competent, motivated students possible. This is a great investment for students, the culinary industry and BIC.”

Eligibility requirements:

  • Be an exemplary student; have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher during senior year
  • Be a high school senior eligible to graduate the same year as the scholarship is applied for
  • Be currently accepted to BIC with a major in culinary or pastry arts
  • Have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef

Items needed to apply:

  • Completed application and essay
  • Two letters of recommendation from industry culinary professionals and/or culinary educators
  • Sealed final official transcript showing current GPA

The American Academy of Chefs offers educational scholarships to high school students entering culinary school, as well as to those currently attending culinary school. The scholarships are given throughout the year to qualified applicants who meet a strict set of requirements. These scholarships help young culinarians achieve their educational goals. Last year, the AAC, through its partnerships, distributed $46,000 in scholarship funds to culinary students. In addition to BIC, AAC also currently offers scholarships to Johnson & Wales University and The Culinary Institute of America.

About Baltimore International College

Founded in 1972, Baltimore International College (BIC) is an independent, not-for-profit, four-year college that offers certificates, associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in culinary arts and hospitality business and management. The college’s campus is located in Baltimore, Md., just two blocks from the Inner Harbor; and an international campus is located in Virginia, County Cavan, Ireland. At the School of Culinary Arts, BIC, chef-instructors prepare students for careers filled with challenges, creativity and personal satisfaction. In addition to teaching food preparation, BIC students learn the fundamentals of operating a commercial kitchen and principles of business. The college’s programs give students the right skills for every step of their career development. For more information on BIC, visit www.bic.edu.

About the American Culinary Federation

The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America. With more than 20,000 members spanning 225 chapters nationwide, ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and to the Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and to combat childhood obesity. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org.

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Editor’s Note: High-resolution photo and logo available upon request.

Caption: Jan Bandula, CMPC®, CCE™, AAC, Baltimore International College’s senior pastry chef-instructor, is one of only 12 Certified Master Pastry Chefs® in the country. At BIC, educators use their vast industry experience to prepare students for a career in the culinary industry.

Contacts: Leah Craig
American Culinary Federation
(904) 484-0213
lcraig@acfchefs.net

Keith Jones
Baltimore International College
(410) 752-4710, ext. 262
kjones@bic.edu