James Beard Foundation School Scholarships

School scholarships are awarded as waivers that will be applied as a credit to the student's account. All applicants must meet the admission and eligibility requirements at the applicable participating schools to be eligible to receive an award.

Students are encouraged to contact schools directly for information regarding their individual curriculum.

Apicius the Culinary Institute of Florence
http://www.apicius.it
Via Guelfa 85, Florence 50129, Italy
Contact: Valentina Monaco, Director of Admissions, vale@apicius.it

Award
One (1) $3,000 waiver toward tuition (excludes airfare, lab fees and room and board) for one semester for Professional Program of Culinary Arts. Student will be responsible for balance of excluded costs (approximately $4,300) prior to arrival.

Eligibility
Beginning levels:
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be fluent in English.

Non-beginning levels:
The above criteria plus applicants must provide a résumé specifying a minimum of six months of professional culinary experience, and have successful performance on both an examination and practical test before the start of the term.


Art Institute of Colorado
http://www.aic.artinstitutes.edu
1200 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203
Contact: Brian Parker, baparker@aii.edu or Mandy Schappaugh, mschappaugh@aii.edu

Awards
Up to two (2) waivers of $1,500 each toward tuition for entering freshmen enrolled in the 21-month AAS degree in Culinary Arts or pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Culinary Management.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale from high school or a postsecondary institution, and
  
• have applied for admission for the summer or fall quarters of 2008.

Art Institute of Houston
http://www.aih.artinstitutes.edu
School of Culinary Arts
1900 Yorktown, Houston, TX 77056
Contact: Thomas Kuper, tkuper@aii.edu

Awards
Up to two (2) waivers of $3,500 each toward tuition and/or room and board for the 18-month Restaurant and Catering Management Diploma, the 18-month Baking and Pastry Diploma or the 21-month Culinary Arts AAS Degree.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a high school GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale, and
  
• meet all additional admission requirements for Summer or Fall 2008 enrollment.

Art Institute of Phoenix
http://www.aipx.edu
2233 W. Dunlop Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Contact: William Johnson, wjohnson@aii.edu

Awards
Up to two (2) waivers of $2,500 each toward tuition for the Culinary Arts AAS (one award) and the Bachelor of Arts (one award) programs.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a high school GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale, and
  
• be enrolled or planning to enroll at the Art Institute of Phoenix fall 2008.

Baltimore International College
http://www.bic.edu
17 Commerce Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Contact: Kim Wittler, kwittler@bic.edu

Awards
Up to three (3) waivers of $2,000 each toward tuition and/or room and board for students currently enrolled at Baltimore International College.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be pursuing a degree in the AAS Professional Baking and Pastry Program, AAS Professional Cooking Program or the AAS Professional Cooking and Baking Program, and
  
• demonstrate financial need.

The Culinary Insitute of America
http://www.ciachef.edu
1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $5,000 toward tuition and housing per academic year will be granted to a student enrolled in a full-time course of study for either the 21-month Associate's Degree Program or the 38-month Bachelor's Degree Program. The award is renewable for up to three years (for a total of $20,000) or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever occurs first, on the basis of satisfactory academic performance. Renewal is contingent on the recipient maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 scale.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• meet admission requirements,
  
• demonstrate financial need, and
• be enrolled full-time in a degree program.

International Culinary Center/French Culinary Institute
http://www.frenchculinary.com
462 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013
Contact: Christopher Papagni, VP of Student Affairs, cpapagni@frenchculinary.com

The Italian Culinary Experience
Up to one (1) waiver of $5,000 toward tuition for 'The Italian Culinary Experience,' a 29-week program which includes 18 weeks in Italy. A certificate is granted.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be entering freshman in 2008,
  
• meet all admission requirements,
• have a high school diploma or equivalent, and
• be able to spend 18 weeks in Italy.

Classic Pastry Arts Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $5,000 toward tuition for the 9-month Tues/Thurs/Sat. evening program. A diploma is awarded.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be entering freshman in 2008,
  
• meet all admission requirements, and
• have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Classic Culinary Arts Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $5,000 toward tuition for the 9-month Tues/Thurs/Sat. evening program. A diploma is awarded.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be entering freshman in 2008,
  
• meet all admission requirements, and
• have a high school diploma or equivalent.

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
http://www.iceculinary.com
50 West 23^rd Street, New York, NY 10010
Contact: Andrew Gold, Director of Student Services, agold@iceculinary.com

Awards
Up to three (3) waivers toward tuition for the following programs:

• Up to one (1) waiver of $3,000 will be granted toward tuition for afternoon, evening or weekend Culinary Arts Diploma Program.
  
• Up to one (1) waiver of $3,500 will be granted toward tuition for afternoon, evening or weekend Pastry & Baking Arts Diploma.
• Up to one (1) waiver of $2,500 will be granted toward tuition for Culinary Management Diploma Program.

Awards are available year-round (all program durations are between 8-11 months and commence monthly).

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be planning to enroll (not currently enrolled) at the Institute for Culinary Education,
  
• be between the ages of 19-35, and
• have been admitted into the Institute of Culinary Education.

Istanbul Culinary Institute
ICI Almond Scholarship
Mesrutiyet caddesi, 59, Tepebasi, Istanbul, Turkey
Contact: Hande Bozdogan, info@istanbulculinary.com

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $12,500 USD will be granted toward tuition for the Turkish/Eastern Mediterranean cuisine program. The program is two semesters of five months each and an ICI Certificate is awarded.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be a female US citizen who is 18 years of age or older,
• be planning to enroll in the Turkish/Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine program at Istanbul Culinary Institute, and
• submit a 500-word essay explaining their interest in Turkish/Eastern Mediterranean cuisine.

Johnson & Wales University
http://www.jwu.edu
8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903
Contact: Tom Gauthier, Director of Educator Partnerships & Scholarship Programs, tgauthier@jwu.edu

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $3,000 will be granted toward tuition for any full-time day student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree in Business, Technology, Hospitality or Food Service Management at a Johnson & Wales University campus in Providence, RI; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO, or North Miami, FL. Award is renewable for up to four years (for a total of $12,000). To remain eligible for the award, the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0 scale.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be entering freshman at Johnson & Wales, and


• have been admitted into Johnson & Wales.

Le Cordon Bleu - Australia
http://www.cordonbleu.com.au
Days Road, Regency Park , 5010 Adelaide Australia
Contact: australia@cordonbleu.edu

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $5,250 AUD will be granted for tuition only for the 3-month online or on-campus Professional Certificate in Gastronomy at Le Cordon Bleu Australia.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field or relevant experience,
  
• meet all admission requirements, and
• be fluent in written and spoken English.

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $10,400 AUD will be granted for tuition only for the 6-month on-campus Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Management at Le Cordon Bleu Australia.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a Bachelor of Arts degree or 4 years relevant business experience and expertise at a management level,
  
• meet all admission requirements, and
• be fluent in written and spoken English

Le Cordon Bleu - Kobe
http://www.cordonbleu.co.jp
The 45^th 6/7F, 45 Harima-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, 650-0036 Japan
Contact: kobe@cordonbleu.edu

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of ¥574,000 will be granted toward tuition for the 6-month Basic Bakery Certificate program.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be entering freshmen,
  
• meet admission requirements,
• be 18 years or older, and
• be fluent (speaking and understanding) in Japanese.

Le Cordon Bleu - London
http://www.cordonbleu.edu 1-800-457-CHEF
114 Marylebone Lane, London, England WIM6HH
Contact: Ms. Lesley Gray, lgray@cordonbleu.edu

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of £3,560 will be granted for tuition only for the 3-month Basic Cuisine Certificate. The award excludes equipment and uniforms.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• meet admission requirements and be an entering freshman,
  
• be 18 years or older,
• be fluent in English, and
• have a high-school diploma or equivalent.

Le Cordon Bleu - Anahuac, Mexico
http://www.lcbmexico.com
Ave Lomas Anahuac S/N Col. Lomas Anahuac, Huixquilucan Edo de Mexico, Mexico CP 52786
Contact: Belen Alonso, balonso@cordonbleu.edu
Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $2,875 USD will be granted toward tuition for the 3-month Basic Bakery Diploma program.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• meet admission requirements and be an entering freshman,
  
• be 18 years or older,
• be fluent in Spanish, and
• have a high-school diploma or equivalent.

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $1,035 USD will be granted toward tuition for the 3-month Introduction to Wine Certificate program.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• meet admission requirements,
  
• be 18 years or older,
• be fluent in Spanish, and
• have a high-school diploma or equivalent.

Le Cordon Bleu - Ottawa
http://www.lcbottawa.com 1-613-236-2433
Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
453 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario KW 6R4 CANADA
Contact: Erin Waldegger, Campus Manager, ewaldegger@cordonbleu.edu

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $5,985 CAD will be granted toward tuition for the 10-Week Basic Pastry Certificate. The award does not include uniform and equipment.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be 17 years or older,
• have a high-school diploma or equivalent,
• meet admission requirements, and
• be fluent in English.
  

Le Cordon Bleu - Paris
http://www.lcbparis.com 1-800-457-CHEF
8 rue Leon Delhomme, 75015 Paris, France
Award
Up to one (1) €5,650 waiver will be granted toward tuition for the Basic Pastry Certificate's 10-week program or the 4-5 week intensive program. Contact: Christel Hernandez, chernandez@cordonbleu.edu.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be looking to pursue a career in the culinary field,
  
• be 18 years or older,
• have a high school diploma or equivalent, and
• have knowledge of the French language.

Award
Up to one (1) €5,000 waiver will be granted toward tuition (partial scholarship) at the Management Institute of Paris MBA Program in International Hospitality Management. 10-week program or 5-week intensive program. Contact: Sandra Messier, smessier@cordonbleu.edu.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college/university,
  
• 3 years' work experience in the hospitality industry or any related service industry,
• provide GMAT scores, and
• meet all admission requirements.

Award
Up to one (1) €3,800 waiver will be granted toward tuition (partial scholarship) in the Intermediate Cuisine Program. 10-week program or 5-week intensive program. Contact: Christel Hernandez, chernandez@cordonbleu.edu.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have completed the Basic Cuisine Level at any Le Cordon Bleu International School or have graduated from any Le Cordon Bleu program in North America,
  
• meet all admission requirements, and
• have knowledge of the French language.

Le Cordon Bleu - Tokyo
http://www.cordonbleu.co.jp/
Roob-1, 28-13, Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Contact: Satoshi Hamada, shamada@cordonbleu.edu

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of ¥574,000 will be granted toward tuition for the 3-month Basic Bakery Certificate program.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be entering freshmen,
  
• meet admission requirements,
• be 18 years or older, and
  
• be fluent (speaking and understanding) in Japanese.
  

The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts
http://www.naturalgourmetschool.com
48 West 21^st Street, 2^nd Floor, New York, NY 10010
Contact: Merle Brown, admissions@naturalgourmetschool.com

Awards
Up to two (2) waivers of $1,500 each toward tuition in the Chef's Training Program will be granted.

• $1,500 for one full-time student.
  
• $1,500 for one part-time student.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent, and
  
• have been accepted for admission into the Chef's Training Program at the Institute for Health and Culinary Arts (formerly The Natural Gourmet Cookery School).
  

New England Culinary Institute
http://www.neculinary.com
56 College Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Contact: Heather Hanson, heatherhanson@neci.edu

Awards
Up to three (3) waivers of $1,000 each for the 2-year AOS Culinary Arts Program will be granted.

Up to three (3) waivers of $4,500 each for the 15-month AOS Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program will be granted.

Up to two (2) waivers of $5,000 each for the Advanced Placement Program in Culinary Arts will be granted.

Up to two (2) waivers of $7,000 each for the 18-month Bachelor of Arts Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program will be granted.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent,
  
• meet all admission requirements to be considered, and
  
• not be currently enrolled at or accepted to New England Culinary Institute.
  

The Restaurant School, Walnut Hill College
http://www.walnuthillcollege.edu
4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact: Karl Becker, kbecker@walnuthillcollege.edu

Awards
Up to two (2) waivers of $2,000 each will be granted to students planning to enroll in the two-year or four-year program in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts.

Awards are renewable for an additional year provided the student maintains a GPA of 2.5/4.0 scale or better.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent, and
  
• meet all admission requirements.
  

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
http://www.chefs.edu
8100 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Contact: Jake Elsen, President, jake.elsen@scichefs.com

Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $2,000 toward tuition in one of the following programs: Culinary Arts (Certificate, AOS, and BA); Hotel and Restaurant Management (AOS and BA); or Patisserie and Baking (Certificate and AOS).

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent,
  
• be a new (or transferring) SCI student, and
  
• have been accepted for 2008 admission.
  

Western Culinary Institute
http://www.westernculinary.com
921 S. W. Morrison Street, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97205
Contact: Wendy Bennett, wbennett@wci.edu
Award
Up to one (1) waiver of $2,000 for the 14-month Associate of Occupational Studies—Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program will be granted.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent, and
  
• meet all admission requirements.
  

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