Who Can Apply:
*Possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
*Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need.
*Be a U.S. citizen, national, or a permanent resident.
*Be admitted to and planning to attend an accredited institution that offers culinary arts and/or food science degrees/certificates.
*Be interested in pursuing a degree/certificate in furtherance of a career in the food industry, such as chef, or culinary arts, food sciences, agriculture, nutrition/dietician, restaurant management, etc.
Submission:
1. Respond to the essay prompt.
2. A copy of your transcript (an unofficial copy is accepted). Provide a final high school transcript, evidence of completion of a GED, a current transcript from your two-year or four-year college of enrollment, or evidence of successful completion of certificate program course work.
3. A copy of your FAFSA’s Student Aid Report OR applicable financial aid form (ONLY for certificate applicants)
4. An online recommendation from a teacher, professor, counselor or community leader (letters from a family member or a friend is unacceptable). Please use the recommendation instructions located to the right for further assistance.
Deadline: May 26, 2022
Amount: $25,000
Learn More: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1f97f1d2-3022-4f72-bb4f-7ea46c79d0ed
