Scholarships available for SC culinary students through James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation, a long time advocate of the culinary arts, education and heritage, announced that it is adding a new scholars program that will award scholarships to 10 candidates from across the United States who “aspire to leadership roles in food science, food studies, and business, as well as the culinary arts and hospitality.”
“As today’s students explore virtually every educational discipline as viewed through the lens of food, we look forward to identifying the best and brightest applicants,” Kris Moon, vice president of the James Beard Foundation, said in a news release.
Scholarships will be in the amount of $20,000 each and will be granted to “food-focused candidates of exceptional talent who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence, and who aspire to leadership roles in the culinary arts, food studies, agriculture, hospitality management, and related fields. To ensure regional diversity, one awardee will be selected from each of the 10 geographic regions defined by the James Beard Foundation Awards.”
The Southeast – and South Carolina – are among regions.
Other returning scholarships include:
▪ Charlie Trotter Memorial Scholarship: In memory of the late Charlie Trotter, American chef, restaurateur, and beloved friend to the James Beard Foundation; up to four scholarships of $15,000 each will be granted to culinary professionals who plan to further their education by attending an accredited culinary school.
▪ Alain Ducasse Education Scholarship: The renowned and multiple Michelin-starred French chef Alain Ducasse created the Alain Ducasse Education Scholarship to transmit his expertise in culinary, pastry and bakery arts, and wine. Up to three scholarships of $9,075 each will be granted and the amount may be applied to tuition for studies at any of the following: Centre de Formation d’Alain Ducasse at Argenteuil, or the Ecole de Cuisine Alain Ducasse.
▪ Tony May Scholarship for Italian Culinary Studies at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners: Up to three scholarships of approximately $5,000 will be granted, combining $2,000 from the James Beard Foundation with tuition waivers and in-kind donations from the sponsors. This program includes full tuition, room, and board for the complete Master Course at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, headquartered in the Castle of Costigliole de’Asti, Regione Piemonte, Italy. Participants will have three weeks of intensive study, plus a two-month externship at one of the top restaurants in the Piemonte region.
▪ Andrew Zimmern’s Second Chances Scholarship: A scholarship of $10,000 will offer a student faced with extreme challenges a second chance to overcome their hardships.
▪ Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s American Dream Scholarship: A scholarship of $5,000, sponsored by Grgich Hills Estate, offers a professional wine studies program.
Application forms for all scholarships are available at scholarsapply.org/jamesbeard.
All scholarship application material must be submitted by May 15.
The James Beard Foundation, in New York’s Greenwich Village, is North America’s only historic culinary center and the annual James Beard Foundation Awards celebrate this country’s fine cuisine.
This story was originally published April 13, 2016 at 11:29 AM with the headline "Scholarships available for SC culinary students through James Beard Foundation."