IUP Culinary Scholarships can help you get even more value for your education dollar! Apply today—fill out the Culinary Scholarship Application or contact us for a paper copy. Deadline for scholarship application is April 15. Students must have completed the culinary admissions application to be eligible for award.
$3,000 Punxsutawney Area College Trust Scholarship
Official SAT scores are requried for this scholarship. Awards of $3,000 will be given to five outstanding applicants. Qualifications include:
- Academic excellence
- Superb interpersonal communication skills
- Intense desire to advance professionally in the field of culinary arts
- Employment, educational, or volunteer experiences in the food service industry
The Punxsutawney Area College Trust Scholarship recognizes the well-rounded individual who is able to meet challenges head on. Recipients are goal oriented, career minded, and focused on personal and professional success, beginning with their education at the academy.
Scholarships are awarded based on information from the scholarship application form (including essay), information from the culinary admission application, current high school transcript, and SAT scores. Favorable consideration is given to applicants who ultimately want to pursue a B.S. degree in Hospitality Management or Food and Nutrition.
$1,000 High Achievers Scholarship
Awards of $1,000 will be given to five outstanding applicants. Qualifications include:
- High level of academic achievement and potential
- Commitment to the culinary industry
- Participation in school, community, or professional activities or associations
Scholarships will be given to students who have been able to blend academic dedication with career-minded employment and/or professional or school organization involvement.
Scholarships are awarded based on information from the scholarship application form (including essay), information from the culinary admission application, current high school transcript, and SAT scores. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have chosen to devote their time and effort to educationally valuable experiences gained outside of the classroom.
Industry-Sponsored Scholarships for IUP Culinary Students
$1,500 ARAMARK Scholarship
ARAMARK, a leading provider of food and support services to colleges, universities, and preparatory schools, is sponsoring a $1,500 scholarship to recognize an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the culinary industry. Qualifications include:
- Past or current work experience in the culinary field
- Commitment to a culinary career
- Recommendation from employer or culinary teacher
The recipient of this scholarship will be focused on career advancement in the culinary field. Particular attention will be given to applicants who have worked in the food service industry, hold memberships in industry-related clubs or organizations, have participated in special functions and/or events (such as a culinary competition), or provided volunteer services in a food-related capacity.
Scholarships are awarded based on information from the scholarship application form (including essay), information from the culinary admission application, high school transcript, and recommendation.
$1,500 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Scholarship
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, one of only twenty-one hotels and resorts in the world to host AAA Five-Diamond lodging and dining, is sponsoring a $1,500 scholarship to recognize an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the culinary industry. Qualifications include:
- Past or current work experience in the culinary field
- Commitment to a culinary career
- Recommendation from employer or culinary teacher
The recipient of this scholarship will be focused on career advancement in the culinary field. Particular attention will be given to applicants who have worked in the food service industry, hold memberships in industry-related clubs or organizations, have participated in special functions and/or events (such as a culinary competition), or provided volunteer services in a food-related capacity.
Scholarships are awarded based on information from the scholarship application form (including essay), information from the culinary admission application, high school transcript, and recommendation.
$1,500 Ocean Reef Club Recruiting Scholarship
Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, one of America’s most exclusive club communities, is sponsoring a $1,500 scholarship to recognize an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the culinary industry. Qualifications include:
- Past or current work experience in the culinary field
- Commitment to a culinary career
- Recommendation from employer or culinary teacher
The recipient of this scholarship will be focused on career advancement in the culinary field. Particular attention will be given to applicants who have worked in the food service industry, hold memberships in industry-related clubs or organizations, have participated in special functions and/or events (such as a culinary competition), or provided volunteer services in a food-related capacity.
Scholarships are awarded based on information from the scholarship application form (including essay), information from the culinary admission application, high school transcript, and recommendation.
Scholarships for Culinary Competitors
Scholarship awards of $1,500 will be presented to students competing in culinary and baking categories in the following organizations:
PA FCCLA State Competition
STAR Events Culinary Arts, first through fourth place, $1,500 each
STAR Events Pastry Arts Baking, first through fourth place, $1,500 each
STAR Events Pastry Arts Cake Decorating, first through fourth place, $1,500 each
STAR Events Food and Beverage Service, first through fourth place, $1,500 each
PRO START National Competition
Culinary Arts Competition, all competitors, $1,500 each
Management Competition, all competitors, $1,500 each
PRO START State Competition
Culinary Arts Competition, all competitors, $1,500 each
Management Competition, all competitors, $1,500 each
SkillsUSA State Competition
Competitors in Culinary Arts ~$1,500 each
Competitors in Baking and Pastry $1,500 each
$4,500 Careers Through Culinary Arts Programs (C-CAP) Scholarship
IUP Academy of Culinary Arts sponsors a $4,500 scholarship awarded to a C-CAP competitor. Scholarship winner will be determined based on the results of CCAP Culinary Arts Competition.
How to Apply:
Print out the Culinary Scholarship Application or contact us at 1-800-438-6424 or by e-mail at culinary-arts@iup.edu. Deadline for Culinary Scholarship application is April 15. Students must have completed the culinary admissions application to be eligible for award.
