Culinary Grants and Scholarships Resources Page

You have made a big decision. You have decided to fulfill your dream of becoming a chef. Congratulations! There are many successful culinary schools to chose from. You are about to invest a lot of time and money. Talk to a lot of schools. Ask a lot of questions. Talk to the Financial Aid people at the schools. They are there to help and guide you. There are also many online sources for financial help and guidance. We have listed some here.

ReluctantGourmet.com: Going to Culinary School - A Recipe for Success

Chef2Chef.net: Culinary Grants & Scholarships Help You Pay for Culinary School!

Womenchefs.org: We're Changing the Face of the Culinary Industry

American Culinary Federation:  Offering Scholarships to Attending Culinary Students and Advance Working Chefs

The Charlie Trotter Culinary Education Foundation: Awarding scholarships to students who are seeking careers in the culinary arts and working with Chicago-area youth to promote the enthusiastic quest for education

The James Beard Foundation: The scholarship program of the James Beard Foundation is one of their key undertakings.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation: Encourages and supports senior high school students, undergraduate students, ProStart COA, and educators who are committed to furthering their culinary education