American Academy of Chefs (AAC) Scholarships

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships annually to students:

Apprenticeship program – up to $1,500
Certificate programs – up to $1,500
Post-secondary degree programs – up to $2,500 

Here is the link for ACFEF Scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements

-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