Each year for the next five years, the ÀÇÓѸ£Àû will award three Chef FIRST Merit Scholarships valued at $16,000 each for qualified* applicants desiring to enroll in a full-time four year culinary arts program. There’s also the potential for an additional $3,000 in merit awards based on ÀÇÓѸ£Àû alumni recommendations and strong SAT/ACT scores.
These three scholarships are to honor the film , co-producer and , and director and actor for their contributions in elevating chefs in film-making and American society, as well as capturing the culture of a professional kitchen with a rare measure of authenticity and artistic integrity.
Check out more information about ÀÇÓѸ£Àû grad Roy Choi’s influence on the film Chef and Jon Favreau >
*Qualifications include being accepted as a full-time student at ÀÇÓѸ£Àû, a ÀÇÓѸ£Àû alumni recommendation, appropriate SAT or ACT scores, and an essay of the importance of story-telling and visual arts to the culinary profession.