Scholarships
Scholarship Applications Are Open!
From left to right: Foundation President Don Williamson, 2019 Student of the Year scholarship winner Christine Garingo, Association President Ricardo Santana
Chefs de Cuisine Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering a limited number of scholarships to students enrolled in an accredited culinary arts program. For 2026 four $500 scholarships will be awarded. The individual maximum award is $500 per recipient.
Criteria and Eligibility Requirements
1. For the 2026-2027 school year, you must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry, or food service-related major.
2. If you are currently enrolled in an accredited culinary program, you must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
3. Graduating high school seniors must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be accepted to an accredited culinary program for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
4. Applicants may not be related to any Chefs de Cuisine board member or staff.
General Instructions
1. Deadline for accepting applications is 7:00pm PDT September 1, 2026
2. Fill out the application completely. If any questions on this application do not apply to you, please put N/A in the space.
3. Please type and/or print legibly. You can also download a copy of the application below.
4. Applicants will be notified by September 15, 2026 if a follow-up interview is required.
5. Send completed application via email to: scholarships@sdchefsfoundation.org
Or mail completed applications by USPS to:
Chefs de Cuisine Education Foundation
325 W. Washington St. #2382
San Diego, Ca 92103
Application Renewal Process and Procedure
The scholarship funding is specific to what is needed for your participation in the program. For example, reimbursement for specific costs associated with a culinary program include: tuition, books, uniforms, knives, and required specialty equipment.
Receipts are required for all purchases and expenses submitted for reimbursement.
Applicants are encouraged to reapply if scholarships are needed in future years. The scholarship committee reserves the right to cancel any scholarship if the applicant falsifies information reported on this application.
Contact: scholarships@sdchefsfoundation.org with any questions or concerns.