The American Culinary Foundation (ACF) Scholarships, USA.

Scholarship Description:

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), is pleased to provide a limited number of scholarships annually to students pursuing various culinary programs:

1. Apprenticeship program - Scholarship amount: Up to $1,500


2. Certificate programs - Scholarship amount: Up to $1,500


3. Postsecondary degree programs - Scholarship amount: Up to $2,500

These scholarships are made possible through the generous contributions of our members and partners. Additionally, several dedicated scholarship funds have been established to further support our scholarship initiatives:

1. AAC Andrew Macrina Scholarship


2. AAC Balestreri/Cutino Scholarship


3. AAC John Kacala Scholarship


4. AAC Ray & Gertrude Marshall Scholarship


5. Chef Chris Neary Scholarship


6. Chef Daniel D'Angelo Scholarship Fund


7. Linda Cullen Scholarship

These scholarships aim to assist culinary students in their pursuit of education and career development within the culinary arts. For more information visit the given link below

Degree Level:

The American Culinary Foundation (ACF) Scholarships, USA. is available to undertake Undergraduate level programs at USA Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Culinary Arts

Scholarship Benefits:

Partial Funding up to $2,500.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to domestic and international students.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be an exemplary student and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major.

Application Procedure:

• Applications are based on a point system and will be evaluated by the scholarship selection committee.
• Points can be earned for: academic grade point average; culinary competition participation; culinary volunteer activities; ACF involvement.
• Students will be notified by email of any scholarship award or denial 30 business days after the application deadline.
• Applicants are encouraged to reapply if scholarships are needed in future years.
  
• ACF reserves the right to cancel any scholarship at any time if the applicant fails to meet the standards of academic progress or falsifies information reported
  

ACFEF Scholarship Applications

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