The Culinary Trust Announces 2011-2012 Scholarship Program for Emerging and Established Professionals
The Culinary Trust, the International Association of Culinary Professionals’ (IACP) philanthropic foundation for 26 years, will accept scholarship applications for formal culinary education and independent study now through March 1, 2011. The 23 scholarships offer an assortment of funding opportunities from accredited culinary schools and organizations worldwide, including two grants named in honor of founding trustee Julia Child.
The Culinary Trust has awarded more than $1 million since 1992, improving the careers of students and professionals alike. Chef Tessa Lieberman says, “Everyone is amazed, as I was, that there are even grants for chefs!”
And recent graduate Katherine Humphus agrees. “I cannot put into words the wealth of knowledge and training that I gained.”
Scholarship chair Jessica Bride says, “The Culinary Trust scholarship program is a one-stop-shop for people seeking financial aid for culinary school or professional development programs. It is rare to have so many incredible opportunities in one place.” Scholarship selection is based on merit, foodservice work experience, culinary goals, skills and references. In order to qualify:
- Applicants to vocational, associates or bachelors degree scholarships do not need to have foodservice experience unless required for admission to the program of study.
- Applicants to continuing education & advanced degree scholarships must have two years of foodservice or related industry experience unless otherwise stated.
- Applicants to vocational, associates and bachelors degree and continuing education scholarships are required to submit a two-page essay (double-spaced) illustrating their culinary goals. Applicants to independent study scholarships will provide a project proposal in place of the essay.
- Applicants, who have been students at any time during the five years prior to application, must have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher and provide a transcript.
- All applicants are required to submit two letters of professional reference on business or personal letterhead.
- Independent research scholarship applicants must submit a project proposal with a budget, tentative travel dates and current resume.
- There is an application fee due upon receipt of application.
2011-12 Scholarship Donors:
- Le Cordon Bleu Australia at Adelaide University
- Le Cordon Bleu London Culinary Arts Institute
- Le Cordon Bleu Anahuac (Mexico)
- Le Cordon Bleu Paris Academie d'Art Culinaire
- Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
- Natural Gourmet Institute (NY)
- L'Academie de Cuisine (MD)
- The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts (TX)
- Enstitu - Istanbul Culinary Institute (Turkey)
- The Julia Child Fund at the Boston Foundation
- The Culinary Trust
- The French Culinary Institute (NY and CA)
- The Institute of Culinary Education (NY)
- The Italian Culinary Academy (NY)
The scholarships are valid from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 (unless otherwise noted in the 2011-2012 Scholarship Program Listing) and applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2011.
Applicants may visit The Culinary Trust's Web site at www.theculinarytrust.org to download the 2011-2012 Scholarship Program Listing & Application which provides complete details for all available awards, or apply online at 2011-2012 Scholarship Application. Applications may also be received by contacting The Culinary Trust by mail at PO Box 273 New York, NY 10013, by phone or fax at 646.224.6989, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..