September 26th, 2023 at 02:20 am

USA Culinary Foundation Scholarships

It is with great pleasure that the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, in conjunction with the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), is able to provide a limited number of scholarships on a yearly basis to deserving students enrolled in one of the following culinary programs:

• Scholarship amounts range from up to $1,500 for those participating in the Apprenticeship program.
• Also, scholarship amounts range from up to $1,500 and are available for certificate programs.
• Scholarship amounts range from up to $2,500 and are available for postsecondary degree programs.

The philanthropic support of our members and business partners has made it feasible for us to award these scholarships. In addition, a number of specific scholarship funds have been established in order to further assist our scholarship activities, including the following:

• AAC Scholarship in Honor of Andrew Macrina
• The Balestreri/Cutino Scholarship offered by the AAC
• The John Kacala Scholarship offered by the AAC
• The American Advertising Federation Ray and Gertrude Marshall Scholarship
•  The Scholarship in Honor of Chef Chris Neary
• The Chef Daniel D’Angelo Scholarship Fund
• Scholarship in Honor of Linda Cullen

Students who are interested in pursuing a profession in the culinary arts and furthering their studies might benefit from the assistance provided by these scholarships. Please click on the link provided below for further details.

Subjects that are Available:

• Culinary Arts is one of the subjects that can be studied with the aid of this scholarship program.

Benefits of Receiving a Scholarship

• Up to $2,500 in partial funding is available.

Nationalities that are eligible to apply:

Both students from the United States and students from other countries may apply for this award.

Qualifications Required to Apply:

• Set a good example as a student and make sure your total grade point average is at least 2.75.
• You must have a current acceptance letter from an accredited school for a program relating to culinary arts, pastry arts, or food service.

Procedure for Making an Application:

• The application process uses a point system, and the applications will be reviewed by a committee that is responsible for awarding scholarships.
• You can receive points for your academic grade point average, participation in culinary competitions, engagement in culinary volunteer activities, and membership with the American Culinary Federation.
• Students will be notified through email if they have been awarded a scholarship or if they have been denied one thirty business days after the application deadline.
• If there is a need for scholarships in subsequent years, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit new applications.
• The American College Fund (ACF) maintains the right to terminate any scholarship at any time if the applicant fails to fulfill the standards of academic progress or if the information that was reported is false.

Scholarship Applications from the ACFEF

Every year, the deadlines for scholarships are on the 30th of April and the 31st of October.

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ABOUT ACF

The Société Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club, and the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America are the three chefs’ groups that formed the American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), a professional association for chefs and cooks, in 1929 in New York City.

Our main objectives haven’t altered much since we started. Our organization is dedicated to educating chefs at all levels in order to promote the professional image of American cooks around the world.

When the executive chef’s title was moved from service status to the professional category in the US Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Official Titles in 1976, ACF fundamentally altered the culinary business. Both our organization and the culinary business have expanded greatly since this change.

Currently, ACF stands as the biggest association for professional cooks in North America. We are comprised of over 14,000 members from over 170 chapters spread across four U.S. regions. ACF is the industry leader in providing apprenticeships, competitions, programmatic accreditation, instructional materials, and training to advance the professional development of all chefs and pastry chefs, past and present.

Furthermore, ACF runs the world’s most extensive culinary certification program. The official representative of the United States in significant international contests, ACF Culinary Team USA, is based at ACF.

In addition, we provide print and digital publications, local and national events, and much more to support the development of professional chefs and the food service sector. We extend an invitation to you, if you are not already a member, to become one so that you can utilize the greatest culinary resources out there.

Education

To support your study, progress your career, obtain and maintain ACF certification, and make sure the culinary program you’re attending satisfies industry standards, ACF offers a range of programs for all skill levels, from novice to seasoned professional.

Through ACF’s recognition programs, you can certify your culinary program satisfies industry standards, offer CEHs to enhance the value of your courses and events, and become accredited to be eligible for federal funding.

Find Education Opportunities

Discover the various routes to obtain ACF certification, students, and locate an apprenticeship, postsecondary, or secondary school that satisfies ACF’s industry requirements. Professionals, take advantage of ACF and ACF-approved courses and programs to improve your abilities and keep your ACF certification current.

Obtain a specific credential to expand your career options. Teachers, find out what resources are available to supplement your current course offerings. Want financial assistance? Make a grant or scholarship application.

Find Education Opportunities

Obtain Program Acknowledgment

ACFEF accreditation verifies your post-secondary and secondary programs’ eligibility for federal funding. With ACF’s authorized status, you may add value and confirm that your training program or credential satisfies industry standards. By providing CEHs, you can raise awareness of and participation in your courses and activities.

Obtain Program Acknowledgment

Launch an ACF Initiative

Implement an ACF apprenticeship or training program if you’re seeking a way to provide your workers or students with training. You’ll get access to industry-approved knowledge and skill competencies. Upon completion of the program, trainees and apprentices will be eligible for ACF certification.

Launch an ACF Initiative

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