Scholarships
We believe in supporting the next generation of culinary talent and are proud to offer these opportunities to help individuals achieve their goals in the culinary industry. Learn more about the requirements and application process for each scholarship and take the first step towards pursuing your passion for cooking.
Winter 2025 Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: January 31st, 2025
To be considered by the scholarship committee, an applicant must:
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Be an exemplary student
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Be an ACFLI member in good standing with good attendance to all meetings
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Currently be enrolled in a high school culinary program or two/four-year postsecondary culinary program or a professional level certificate program
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Have a career goal of becoming a chef, pastry chef or in the hospitality field
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Have official transcripts (sealed) from your culinary program & High school transcript showing current GPA
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Two letters of recommendation from industry and/or culinary professionals. (This person may not be related to the applicant in any manner)
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Professional Picture in Chef Coat & Toque
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Current portfolio of culinary work, food and active community services. (NOTE- Only portfolio format will be accepted! Include pictures and as much material as possible, include documentation of awards, certificates etc.)
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Letter of acceptance or application to post-secondary school
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Recipients selected by American Culinary Federation Long Island Chapter Scholarship Awards Committee will be announced at the ACFLI Awards Gala on March 24th
*ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA
E-MAIL IN A PDF FILE. NO OTHER FORM OF APPLICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED. CONFIRMATION EMAILS WILL BE SENT ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED.
All applications MUST be e-mailed NO LATER than January 31st , 2025 to: SCHOLARSHIPS@LICHEFS.COM
Please provide the following documents in PORTFOLIO FORMAT in a PDF file: Applications that are NOT submitted in PORTFOLIO FORMAT will NOT be reviewed for scholarship consideration. If you have any questions regarding the format requirements, email the ACF Long Island Scholarship Committee at (scholarships@lichefs.com)
• Recipients selected by American Culinary Federation Long Island Chapter Scholarship Awards Committee will be announced at the ACFLI Awards Gala on March 24th – Details to follow.