James Beard foundation scholarships in culinary education,USA

James Beard foundation scholarships in culinary education,USA

James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting help and encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard’s legacy of culinary education and support through our scholarship program is an essential component of the James Beard Foundation’s mission. The Friends of James Beard Foundation Scholarships and the James Beard Foundation School Scholarships have been established to assist aspiring culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
Eligibility requirements

Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or who are already enrolled at least part-time in a course of study leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree at a licensed or accredited culinary school (unless otherwise specified for a particular award).
Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Awards are not renewable; however, students may reapply each year they meet eligibility requirements.
Appropriate work experience may substitute for high school graduation for certain scholarships.

All applicants meeting the above criteria will automatically be considered for the Friends of James Beard Scholarships that have no other specific eligibility requirements.

Students may apply for up to three (3) Friends of James Beard Scholarships with specified

requirements by checking the corresponding box(es) on the application. Review eligibility requirements carefully. Applicants must meet the requirements as specified to be considered for a particular award.
How to apply

for aplication details visit http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard/application.html

Deadline

Postmark Deadline: May 15, 2009
http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard/