American Academy of Chefs (AAC) Scholarship

terms

Must be enrolling into Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition or Baking and Pastry Arts majors

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications as well as other scholarships funded by ACF are available online. Recipient is chosen by facilitators from the AAC

deadline date

November 1st

selection criteria

Awarded to a new student to JWU with an overall GPA of 3.0 and enrolled as a full time, undergraduate, day school student

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$2,500 (1)

contact

Jen Mayo 1-800-624-9458 X102

American Culinary Federation Scholarship

terms

Must be enrolling into Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition or Baking and Pastry Arts majors

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications as well as other scholarships funded by ACF are available online. Recipients are chosen by facilitators from the ACF

deadline date

November 1st

selection criteria

Awarded to a new student to JWU with an overall GPA of 3.0 and enrolled as a full time, undergraduate, day school student

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$2,500 (1)

contact

Deborah Moore 1-800-624-9458

Connecticut Chef's Association Scholarship

terms

Connecticut resident; 2nd year Culinary Arts student

conditions

Non-renewable

source

Connecticut Chef's Association

application process

Applications are available at CCA; must submit FAFSA; transcripts and letter of recommendation are required

deadline date

Determined by CCA

selection criteria

Awarded to 2nd year students enrolled in Culinary Arts major who demonstrate financial need and are legal residents of Connecticut

eligible campus

Providence

minimum/maximum

$1,000

Denver Campus Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Competition Scholarship

terms

Students who are high school seniors attending the Denver campus and enrolling in the College of Business or The Hospitality College. Student must be from the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are eligible.

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Go online - scroll down and print the brochure . Must submit entry form, resume, essay and high school transcripts.

deadline date

February 1st

selection criteria

All entries are judged by industry leaders and 10 finalists will be chosen.  Finalists will travel to the Denver campus for the competition finals.

eligible campus

Denver

minimum/maximum

Grand Prize: $13,000 and an opportunity for a mentor partnership with a Denver community leader, Runners-up: $2,500--$7,500 and an opportunity for a mentor partnership with a Denver community leader

Dollars for Scholars Scholarship

terms

All criteria determined by Scholarship America

conditions

Non-renewable; however a student can apply each year as long as the chapter still exists and there are available funds.

source

Scholarship America

application process

Applications available through local Dollars for Scholars chapters.

deadline date

None

selection criteria

Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship America chapter and recipients are chosen by them. The awarding Scholarship America chapter will forward information to the University

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

Match up to 100% of Scholarship America

Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association

terms

Based upon interest in Food Service or Hospitality Management and experience in the industry

conditions

Non-renewable

source

Educational Foundation

application process

Recipients are selected by The Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association

deadline date

March 1

selection criteria

Awarded to enrolled Food Service/Hospitality Management students with experience in the industry; the Foundation selects the recipients

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$750 up to $10,000

Ellsworth M. Statler Scholarship

terms

Based upon enrollment in or acceptance into the Culinary Arts or Hotel Management program

conditions

Renewable based maintaining satisfactory academic progress

source

Statler Foundation

application process

Applications are available at the JWU Scholarship Office; high school transcript and letter of recommendation are required

deadline date

August 31

selection criteria

Awarded to Hospitality/Culinary Arts students; preference given to New York residents

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

Western NY resident $2,000, NY resident $1,000, Non-NY resident $500

Family Scholarship

terms

Two or more members of the same family simultaneously enrolled at JWU

conditions

Renewable

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

None

deadline date

None

selection criteria

Awarded to both members of the same family

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$2,000 each

Golden Toque Scholarship

terms

Must be enrolling into Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition or Baking and Pastry Arts majors

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Application can be obtained from the NSO Office or online at the Order of the Golden Toque Recipients are chosen by the JWU scholarship committee.

deadline date

February 1st

selection criteria

Awarded to a new student to JWU with an overall GPA of 3.0 and enrolled as a full time, undergraduate, day school student

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$2,500 (1)

James Beard Foundation Scholarship

terms

Based upon application; recipient determined by the James Beard Foundation

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications are available through the James Beard Foundation. Go online and click Education – Scholarships

deadline date

June 30

selection criteria

Awarded to an incoming student pursuing business, hospitality, food service management or technology

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$3,000 (1)

John Correiro Memorial Scholarship (Formerly City of Fall River Scholarship)

terms

An incoming student attending JWU who is a Fall River resident 

conditions

Non renewable

source

City of Fall River/John Correiro’s Family/Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications are available at the City of Fall River Mayor’s Office; Fall River HS Guidance Offices, and the Fall River Public Library

deadline date

Students should inquire/apply in May, the recipient is usually chosen by August

selection criteria

Student is selected by a Dollars for Scholars judge who volunteers to process the applications for the city

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$500 with a 100% match by JWU

Johnson & Wales National High School Chef of the Year Scholarship *(’07-’08)

High School Juniors & Seniors

terms

Two Divisions: Healthy Heritage dinner for four or the Healthy Heritage dessert for four; finalists will be selected by state; 10 for each Division will be selected to participate in the University’s cook-off or bake-off

conditions

Renewable up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications are available at Admissions and online; submit entry form and your original recipes for either the Healthy Heritage dinner for four or the Healthy Heritage dessert for four, including color photo of each entry

deadline date

March 3, 2008

selection criteria

Awarded to high school juniors and seniors who participate in JWU’s National High School Chef of the year Contest

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

In each Division: Grand Prize- Full Tuition (2- one for each category) First Runner Up--$7,500 renewable (2) Second Runner Up---$5,000 renewable (2)  Other Finalists--$3,500 renewable (14) , All finalists will receive an autographed copy of Tyler Florence’s latest cookbook, Tyler’s Ultimate.

Johnson & Wales National High School Chef of the Year Scholarship *(’07-’08)

High School Freshmen & Sophomores

terms

Two Divisions: Healthy Heritage dinner for four or the Healthy Heritage dessert for four; finalists will be selected by state; 10 for each Division will be selected to participate in the University’s cook-off or bake-off

conditions

Renewable up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications are available at Admissions and online; submit entry form and your original recipes for either the Healthy Heritage dinner for four or the Healthy Heritage dessert for four, including color photo of each entry

deadline date

March 3

selection criteria

Awarded to high school freshmen and sophomores who participate in JWU’s National High School Chef of the year Contest

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

In each Division: Grand Prize- $5,000 (2- one for each category) First Runner Up--$4,000 renewable (2) Second Runner Up---$3,000 renewable (2)Other Finalists--$1,000 one-time tuition grant (14) , All finalists will receive a free Career  Explorations Summer Program. In addition, the grand prize winners, first runners-up and second runners-up will receive a demonstration from a JWU chef at their school.

Johnson & Wales Alumni Legacy Scholarship

terms

Eligible children of JWU graduates

conditions

Students must apply for admission no later than April 1st of the year they are enrolling at JWU to receive the scholarship (e.g., April 1, 2008 for September 2008 enrollment.) Renewable up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Apply f or admission online

deadline date

April 1

selection criteria

The parent must be a graduate of JWU; the scholarship is good for full-time academic year enrollment in the undergraduate, day school program at JWU

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

Up to $4,000 per academic year

Johnson & Wales Station Education Fund Scholarship

terms

Any child who lost a parent in the February 20, 2003 Station Nightclub fire in West Warwick, RI

conditions

Renewable for up to four years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

None. Candidates must contact the National Student Organizations Office. The Board of the Station Education Fund will confirm eligibility.

deadline date

None

selection criteria

Awarded to incoming, undergraduate full-time day school students

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

Up to $15,000

Martin King Luther Jr. Scholarship

terms

Involvement in the Urban League and Inroads, 3.0 GPA

conditions

Renewable up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications are available through Providence admissions

deadline date

February 1

selection criteria

Awarded to incoming freshmen

eligible campus

Providence

minimum/maximum

$2,000

Massachusetts Restaurant Association Scholarship

terms

Must be a MA resident, a US citizen, and be accepted into an accredited restaurant or foodservice-related post- secondary program

conditions

Renewable up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Application is available mid January on their website. A hard copy can be obtained in Feb by calling Nancy Byrne at 508-303-9905.

deadline date

February 1

selection criteria

Min of 2.75 GPA; Culinary Arts or restaurant/foodservice work experience verification along with a recommendation letter; accepted to JWU

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$2,500 (2)

Melissa Heaton Memorial Scholarship

terms

Toll Gates HS Officials Notify the University, awarded to a Toll Gate Senior that is accepted to JWU

conditions

One-time grant

source

Johnson & Wales University up to 2010

application process

No application, HS Officials select a student with high promise and accepted to JWU

deadline date

Awarded yearly from September 1999 up to September 2010

selection criteria

Awarded to a graduating senior from Toll Gate HS

eligible campus

Providence

minimum/maximum

$1,000(1)

Miss Tulsa Scholarship

terms

Must be a participant in the Miss Tulsa Pageant (Tulsa, OK)  

conditions

Renewable up to four years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

None. All eligible students’ names and addresses must be sent to JWU prior to October 15

deadline date

October 15

selection criteria

Student must apply for Admission prior to December 1st and have a minimum 3.0 GPA  

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$5,000 to winner; $2,500 to all pageant participants (excluding winner)

Ohio Edison Team Cuisine

terms

Student must compete in the state competition

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

None

deadline date

Must receive scholarship verification card by May 31st 

selection criteria

Students must place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

$1,000 to each 1st place winner (5), $750 to each 2nd place winner (5), $500 to each 3rd place winner (5), $500 to each 4th place winner (5)

Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association (PCEA)

terms

Must be incoming students preparing for the fields of business, culinary, hospitality, technology or teacher education

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years; maintain 2.75 GPA

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Applications are available from the PCEA Program Coordinator

deadline date

Determined by PCEA

selection criteria

Pennsylvania high school seniors who participated in their Cooperative Education Program

eligible campus

Providence

minimum/maximum

$1,500

Smithfield-Luter Foundation Scholarship

terms

Based on criteria determined by the Smithfield-Luther Foundation

conditions

Renewable up to 4 years

source

Smithfield-Luter Foundation

application process

Obtained through parent’s or grandparent’s employer or National Student Organizations Office

deadline date

March 1st

selection criteria

Must be a dependent child or grandchild of full-time or retired employee of Smithfield Foods, Inc. and its family of companies, accepted for undergraduate admission at JWU prior to March 1st, and complete the FAFSA no later than March 1st

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

Awards up to $5,000

Sustainable Seafood Initiative Scholarship

terms

Seniors and Juniors competing in the Sustainable Seafood Initiative Culinary Competition

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

None

deadline date

The event takes place in October

selection criteria

1st, 2nd and 3rd place for Junior and Senior divisions competing in the SSI culinary competition. Winners selected by judges at the competition.

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

1st place--$3,000(2), 2nd place--$2,000 (2), and 3rd place--$1,000(2)   (Total of Six Scholarships given)

Women Chef’s & Restaurateurs Scholarship

terms

Student must be a member of WCR and majoring in Culinary or Pastry Arts

conditions

Renewable for up to 4 years

source

Johnson & Wales University

application process

Application available online at www.womenchefs.org

deadline date

February 1st

selection criteria

Incoming freshman who are full time, undergrad, day division with an overall GPA of 3.0

eligible campus

All

minimum/maximum

Up to $5,000 (1)

contact

Maureen Pothier, Dept Chair  JWU College of Culinary Arts    401-598-4609