The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation with the support of the American Academy of Chefs is awarding a limited number of scholarships that is based on the availability of institutional and private funds. The scholarship is available for currently enrolled students in an accredited, post- secondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts or be an ACFEF registered apprentice.
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Education Foundation was established in 1929. ACF is the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America with more than 17,500 members in nearly 200 chapters nationwide.
Eligibility:
To be considered by the scholarship committee, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Be an exemplary student
- Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited, post- secondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACFEF registered apprentice
- Have completed a grading or marking period (trimester, semester or quarter)
- Have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef
How to Apply:
For applying the scholarship, the candidates must fill the scholarship application form. The form can be downloaded by the given link:
http://www.acfchefs.org/download/documents/Scholarships/college_students.pdf
Supporting Documents:
- Submit two letters of recommendation from industry, culinary professional and/or culinary educators. Family members are ineligible
- Complete the required essay on the application
Submitting Details:
The candidates can submit the completed application packet to:
ACFEF Scholarships
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
Educate-at-acfchefs.net
Award Amount:
Students will be notified by mail of any scholarship award or denia.
Application Deadline:
For considered the scholarship, the candidates must submit the application packet on or before September 1, 2015.
Link for More Information:
http://www.acfchefs.org/download/documents/Scholarships/college_students.pdf
