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Students accepted for full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University in culinary arts, culinary nutrition, or baking and pastry arts may apply for one of two ACFEF scholarships.
Each scholarship is $2,500 per year for up to four years, applied directly to the student's institutional account. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA and must intend to become a chef or pastry chef.
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation awards these scholarships on a points-based application reviewed by a selection committee.
The ACFEF Johnson & Wales Scholarship awards $2,500/year (2 winners).
December 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Culinary Personal Services; GPA 3+; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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