ACFEF Johnson & Wales Scholarship
From American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. $10,000. Deadline December 1, 2026.
- Award
- $10,000
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026 43 days left
- Provider
- American Culinary Federation Education Foundation
- Who can apply
- Open to high school seniors studying culinary arts or pastry arts. Minimum GPA 3.0.
- Level
- High School Seniors
- Where
- Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
- Essay
- Yes, 1 essay
- Documents
- Official Transcript, Letters from culinary professionals or educators
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.
About this scholarship
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs, will award 2 scholarships each year. Each recipient will receive $2,500 per year for 4 years to be applied directly to the student’s account at the institution.
Essay prompt
Complete all questions listed on the application with a minimum of 50 words per question.
Up to 500 words
Common questions
How much is the ACFEF Johnson & Wales Scholarship worth?
The award is $10,000.
When is the ACFEF Johnson & Wales Scholarship deadline?
The deadline is December 1, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 43 days away.
Who can apply for the ACFEF Johnson & Wales Scholarship?
Open to high school seniors studying culinary arts or pastry arts. Minimum GPA 3.0. No state restriction is listed.
Does the ACFEF Johnson & Wales Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "Complete all questions listed on the application with a minimum of 50 words per question." (up to 500 words).
How do I apply for the ACFEF Johnson & Wales Scholarship?
You apply through the online form on form.jotform.com. Have these ready: Official Transcript, Letters from culinary professionals or educators. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.
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