Scholarships


 

Our Scholarship Selection Committee will be meeting Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 to select this year's recipients. Those selected to receive a Scholarship will be notified by International Scholarships & Tuition Services (ISTS) by May 31, 2024.

 

Scholarship News and Background

Established in 1991, the scholarship program assists aspiring and established culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school or hospitality institution, college, or university. Since then, the program has not only grown in visibility and financial scope, but in the array of subjects its recipients have embraced. As of 2022, the Foundation will have awarded nearly $9 million in financial aid to over 2,000 recipients.

This year JBF will offer three basic types of Awards:

  • Scholarships: Cash grants applied to tuition (and sometimes other school-related expenses)
  • Tuition Waivers: Tuition waivers granted by educational institutions, which are renewable in some cases
  • Work Study Grants: Grants for working culinary professionals under the auspices of the Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study program

International students may qualify for many, but not all, of our scholarships, and are encouraged to apply.

Tuition Waiver Sponsors

JBF tuition waiver sponsors give the invaluable gift of education to aspiring culinarians around the country. Thank you to our partners:

 

Email us for information on becoming a tuition waiver sponsor.

 

Work/Study Grants

The Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study Grant
Please see here for the 2024 Jean-Louis Palladin Guidelines.

Chef Jean-Louis Palladin is considered one of the culinary geniuses of the 20th century. He was a master of his craft, known for his creativity, passion, technique, and commitment to the very best. Jean-Louis was as much a teacher as a chef, encouraging and mentoring many while demanding perfection of himself and all around him. He was funny, laughed easily, and embraced life fully.

The James Beard Foundation is proud to offer the Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study Grant. Created to perpetuate the mission and programs of the Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation, the initiative will provide a series of annual grants of up to $4,000 to working chefs.

This grant will allow recipients to spend time learning from and working with master growers, producers, and food artisans; to toil alongside renowned chefs in America and abroad; and to study varied specialized skills. Learn more about the Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study Grant.

Sign up to receive news and updates about the next Jean-Louis Palladin grant cycle.

 

Contact

For more information, or if you are interested in creating a scholarship or donating to an existing scholarship fund, please contact Nick Piccora at scholarships@jamesbeard.org.

For guidelines and FAQs, please visit this page.