Organizations Awarding Culinary Grants and Scholarships
If you are thinking of going to culinary school or the restaurant and hospitality field, check out these various organizations that are offering grants and scholarships. The Reluctant Gourmet is sponsoring a Culinary School Scholarship in April of 2008 at Chef4Students.org so be sure to check out my interview with Chef David Nelson, founder of Chef2Chef and Chef4Students.org
You'll also want to check with the schools you are interested in attending to see what they have to offer. Most likely the representative you speak with from the school will give you a good idea of what's available, but be sure to check with the schools Financial Aid office. They are there to help.
- AACFS: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- ACF: American Culinary Federation
- AIWF-NY American Institute of Wine and Food
- Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
- American School Food Service Association
- Arkansas Hospitality Association
- California Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation
- California Restaurant Association
- Canadian Hospitality Foundation
- Careers through Culinary Arts Program
- Charlie Trotter's Culinary Education Foundation
- Chefs4Students Culinary Grant Program
- Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- Colorado Restaurant Association
- Connecticut Restaurant Association
- Delaware Restaurant Association
- Florida Restaurant Association
- Hawaii Community Foundation
- Hawaii Restaurant Association
- Hospitality Association of South Carolina
What Do You Need To Know to Get Into Culinary School?
As the Reluctant Gourmet, I have never been to cooking school, but I keep telling myself it's never too late. The best way for you to learn more about becoming a chef is to visit my new Culinary School Resource Center. Here you will find articles, books, school resources and many other useful resources.
Also, try reading as much as you can about going to cooking school and what it is like to be a professional chef. One book I highly recommend to anyone thinking about culinary school is, The Making of A Chef, by Michael Ruhlman. It will really help you understand what you may be getting yourself into. For a complete list of Books For Cooks.
Culinary Schools Listed by State & City
Culinary Grants and Scholarships
