These 6 hand-curated scholarships are open to Culinary Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 25 days
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation
- Amount
- Up to $1,500 for apprenticeship or certificate programs and up to $2,500 for postsecondary degree programs
- Deadline
- Oct 31, 2026
Students with at least a 2.75 GPA who are accepted to an accredited culinary, pastry, or foodservice apprenticeship, certificate, or postse…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Superior Seating
- Amount
- $1,500
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026
U.S. citizens pursuing or planning culinary arts, hospitality management, interior design, or a related program.
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Varies
United States
High school and undergraduate
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation and American Academy of Chefs
- Amount
- $2,500 per year for four years
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026
High-school seniors accepted to Johnson & Wales for culinary or pastry arts with a 3.0 GPA.
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
- Amount
- Award amount varies
- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2027
A student pursuing restaurant, foodservice, culinary, hospitality, tourism, or related postsecondary study; Monterey County and then Califo…
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Partial
United States
Any level
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Education Foundation (Educated Eats)
- Amount
- Up to $5,000
- Deadline
- Deadline not stated; current Fall 2026 student and industry-professional applications are available
A Washington, D.C.-area U.S. citizen or permanent resident pursuing qualifying culinary or hospitality education, or a restaurant professio…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall of Fame
- Amount
- Up to $500
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026 (past deadline)
Students in accredited culinary-arts or hospitality-management programs with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need.
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