There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available to assist you with meeting tuition requirements for culinary schools . The listing includes organizations offering scholarships to students applying to The French Culinary Institute. Applications for some of these culinary education scholarships are on file with the Office of Financial Aid.

Please contact our Office of Financial Aid at 1-888-FCI-CHEF or finaid@frenchculinary.com for more information or if you have any questions. Thank you and we look forward to you being a part of The FCI family.

	Société Culinaire Philanthropique / The Friends of The FCI Amount: $6,000 Application Deadline: August 27, 2008 The Friends of the FCI 2008 Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students enrolling in Classic Culinary Arts at The French Culinary Institute. For eligibility requirements, and to apply, click here.
	The Friends of The FCI Fall Award Amount: $10,000 Application Deadline: August 1, 2008 The Friends of the FCI 2008 Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students enrolling in Classic Culinary Arts at The French Culinary Institute. For eligibility requirements, and to apply, click here.
	Mercer Tools / The Friends of The FCI Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Application Deadline: September 5, 2008 The Friends of the FCI 2008 Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students enrolling in Classic Culinary Arts at The French Culinary Institute. For eligibility requirements, and to apply, click here.
	American Institute of Wine and Food Amount: $2,500 Application Deadline: June 30, 2008 This scholarship is dedicated to assisting individuals interested in pursuing or in furthering a career in the area of food studies. For eligibility requirements, and to apply, download application.
	Chefs4Students.org Culinary Grant Amount: $2,500 Application Deadline: June 30, 2008 Applicants should have a strong academic record, good character references and demonstrate financial need. For eligibility and application, visit chefs4students.org.
	Lily A. Barberio Culinary Arts Scholarship Amount: $10,000 Application Deadline: June 30, 2008 The Lily A. Barberio Scholarship is awarded to a prospective culinary student who is changing careers and shows a serious commitment to the culinary arts. For eligibility requirements, and to apply, email us.
	Restaurant Management Scholarship Amount: $3,450 Application Deadline: Varies Four (4) half scholarships valued at $3,450 each to prospective students seeking a restaurant management introduction course. For eligibility requirements, and to apply, email us.

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Additional Scholarships:

The following is a list of some of the organizations that have awarded scholarships to students of The French Culinary Institute.

Achievement Scholarship Program
For African-American High School seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
Contact Info: Visit NationalMerit.org for more information.

AFL-CIO Department of Education
Scholarships and grants provided by various labor unions.
Contact Info: Visit AFL-CIO.org for more information.

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
Eligible students must be enrolled in hospitality management programs.
Contact Info: Visit ahlef.org for more information.

C-CAP, Careers through Culinary Arts Program
High school seniors who are planning a career in the field of food service.
Contact Info: Write for an application: 155 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023

Canadian Hospitality Foundation
Must be preparing for a career in food service. Scholarships available in many areas.
Contact Info: Visit CHFscholarships.com for more information.

Career College Association
Imagine America Scholarship for high school seniors.
Contact Info: Write for an application: 10 G Street NE, Suite 750 Washington D.C., 20002-4213

Charlie Trotter's Culinary Education Foundation
Must be seeking a career in culinary arts and be a resident of Chicago.
Contact Info: Visit CharlieTrotters.com for more information.

Firefighters and Police Officers Scholarships
For Firefighters and Police Officers who are now serving or have served within the past 5 years.
Contact Info: Email the Office of Financial Aid for application instructions.

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Hawai'i Community Foundation is the second largest post-secondary scholarship provider in Hawai'i.
Contact Info: Visit HawaiiCommunityFoundation.com for more information.

IACP Foundation
Scholarships for study at The FCI in: Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or Restaurant Management.
Contact Info: Visit IACPfoundation.com for more information.

ICES: International Cake Exploration
Must be seeking a pastry career.
Contact Info: Visit ices.org for more information.

IFEC: International Foodservice Editorial
Applicants must show evidence of training, skill, and interest in both food and the communication arts.
Contact Info: Visit ifec-is-us.com for more information.

IFSEA
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Food Service related major.
Contact Info: Visit ifsea.com for more information.

James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation Scholarship program helps aspiring culinary students realize their dreams.
Contact Info: Visit james-beard.org for more information.

Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
Applicants must be female. Grants are awarded based on financial need and academic merit .
Contact Info: Visit jfew.org for more information.

National Italian American Foundation
Must be Italian American or majoring/minoring in Italian studies.
Contact Info: Visit niaf.org for more information.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
For qualified undergraduate students enrolled in restaurant and foodservice post-secondary programs.
Contact Info: Visit nraef.org for more information.

NYSOBA, New York State Organization
Must be a New York state resident.
Contact Info: Call (212) 678-3056 for more information.

Santa Fe Pacific Foundation Scholarship
Guidelines attached to application.
Contact Info: Write for an application: PO Box 961034 Fort Worth, TX 76161-0037

Statler Foundation
Students majoring in hotel management and culinary arts in Western New York area.
Contact Info: Write or call for an application: 107 Delaware Ave. Suite 680, Buffalo, NY 14202 - (716) 852-1104