U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities available to assist them with meeting tuition requirements for culinary schools. The listing below 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 1.888.324.2433 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.

	The Lily A. Barberio Culinary Arts Scholarship Amount: Minimum of $21,000 Application Deadline: September 10 The Lily A. Barberio Culinary Arts Scholarship will be awarded to one student enrolled in a 2010 Culinary Arts career program for worthy educational effort at The French Culinary Institute. This scholarship was founded in honor of our alumna, Lily A. Barberio. Lily was a lover of all things culinary and one of FCI’s most successful graduates. It would have been Lily’s wish to help someone realize their culinary dream. To apply, download an application and mail it to: Christopher Papagni, School Director The French Culinary Institute 462 Broadway New York, NY 10013
	The Friends of The FCI Fall Award A $20,000 award consisting of $10,000 from Friends of The FCI, plus a matching contribution of $10,000 from The French Culinary Institute. Application Deadline: September 24 Award Date: October 8 The Friends of the FCI Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students enrolling in Classic Culinary Arts or Classic Pastry Arts. The fall scholarship will be awarded to one student starting class in October. Apply online or download the application and mail it to: The French Culinary Institute Office of Financial Aid 462 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY 10013 Attn: John Beaubrun
	The American Institute of Wine & Food Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Application Deadline: November 19, 2010 The AIWF Scholarship will be awarded to one student enrolling in a Classic Culinary Arts program starting in December 2010. Based on professional promise, financial need, and previous, current, or intended service to the industry. To apply, download an application and mail it to: Christopher Papagni, School Director The French Culinary Institute 462 Broadway New York, NY 10013

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.
Visit NationalMerit.org for more information.

Adult Skills Education Program
For adult learners enrolling in career college from Imagine America.
Visit imagine-america.org for more information.

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

American Culinary Federation
Scholarships available for high school seniors, college students, and culinary professionals.
Visit ACFchefs.org for more information.

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
Eligible students must be enrolled in hospitality management programs.
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.
For an application, write to: 155 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023.
Visit ccapinc.org for more information.

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

Career College Association
Imagine America Scholarship for high school seniors.
Write for an application: 10 G Street NE, Suite 750 Washington D.C., 20002-4213
Visit imagine-america.org for more information.

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

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

ICES: International Cake Exploration
Must be seeking a pastry career.
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.
Visit ifeconline.com for more information.

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

James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation Scholarship program helps aspiring culinary students realize their dreams.
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.
Visit jfew.org for more information.

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

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

Research Chefs Foundation Scholarships
Multiple scholarships available for qualified members of the Research Chefs Association.
Visit culinology.com for more information.

Santa Fe Pacific Foundation Scholarship
Guidelines attached to application.
For an application, write to: PO Box 961034 Fort Worth, TX 76161-0037.
Visit edfed.com for more information.

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

Women Chefs & Restaurateurs (WCR)
Must be a member of the WCR and 18 years of age or older (21 for wine scholarships). Visit the website for more information.