Scholarship Application Process

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Current Enrollment:

    • Must be a graduating senior enrolled in a high school in Maryland. 

    • Must be accepted into a 2 or 4 year college pursuing culinary/hospitality or accepted into a culinary program 

  2. GPA:

    • A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

  3. Transcript:

    • Provide an official high school transcript showing current GPA and academic progress.

How To Apply:

1. Essay (300-500 words):

Write a compelling essay that addresses the following:

  • Your Passion for Culinary Arts: Describe your journey and what ignited your passion for cooking and culinary arts.

  • Why Should We Select You?: Highlight your unique qualities, experiences, and why you deserve this scholarship.

  • Culinary Vision for Your Future: Explain your career goals in the culinary world and how this scholarship will help you achieve them.

    2. Provide two references:

  • Character Reference: A teacher, mentor, coach, or community leader who can speak to your personal character, work ethic, and dedication.

  • Culinary Recommendation: A recommendation from an employer, culinary instructor, or professional in the culinary field who can attest to your abilities, passion, and potential in the culinary arts.

Upcoming Scholarship Timeline:

  • Open Application Period: March 2025

  • Application Deadline: May 2025

  • Recipient Announcement: June 2025

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals and educators in the culinary arts. The selection committee will assess applicants based on the following criteria:

  • Passion for cooking and the culinary arts

  • Clear vision for a future culinary career

  • Academic achievements and extracurricular involvement

  • Quality of essays and letters of recommendation

Scholarship Award:

  • The selected recipients will receive a scholarship to help fund their culinary education and career development.

  • The scholarship can be applied to tuition or related educational expenses and provided directly to the college / institution. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • Yes, as long as you are enrolled in a high school culinary program or pursuing some form of culinary education.

  • You will receive a confirmation email once we have received your completed application.

  • Yes, applicants planning to pursue culinary school after graduation are encouraged to apply.