Scholarships

The ACF South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association is proud to offer many opportunities for scholarships to both students and active members.  These range from tuition assistance to a week at the Culinary Institute of America. 

The following .pdf files outline the benefits, requirements and application processes for the scholarships we offer.

The Scholarship Chair is Brent Spring.  If you have any questions on a scholarship, contact Chef Spring at (574)255-4331 or bfspring@aol.com

Check out a NEW scholarship from the National Restaurant Association for full time (or nearly) Culinary Students.  $500 for taking a quiz and getting a top ten score.  Based on the NRA ManageFirst Program now in use at IVY Tech!  Check it out.

Certification Information for Graduates

Any student completing the either the culinary arts or baking and pastry course from Ivy Tech and all apprentice graduates are eligible for ACF Certified Culinarian or Certified Pastry Culinarian certification at no charge.  The forms are available here.

Certified Culinarian Information
Certified Culinarian Application

Junior Member Scholarship

A scholarship for parties interested in joining the American Culinary Federation (ACF) as a Junior member and are active in a culinary training program.

Junior Member Scholarship application

Active Member Education - Regional Conference

This scholarship is a financial grant to cover the costs of attending the ACF Central Regional Conference.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Regional Conference Scholarship application

Active Member Education - Continuing Education at CIA

This scholarship is a financial grant to cover the costs of a one-week (five day) culinary refresher course at the Culinary Institute of America.
                                                                                                         
CIA Scholarship application

Ivy Tech Starter Scholarship

This scholarship award is a financial grant to cover certain educational expenses at Ivy Tech Community College.
                                                                                           
Ivy Tech Starter Scholarship application

Ivy Tech Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for current Ivy Tech students who are active in the ACF South Bend chapter
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Ivy Tech Foundation Scholarship application

Chef of the Year Scholarship

A scholarship available to the member selected as South Bend's Chef of the Year.  This award covers costs to attend a regional or national conference up to $1000 and one year's dues.
                                                                                  

Chef of the Year Scholarship application

President's Certification Award

The chapter president may present this award of up to $500 to a member upon earning certification.
                                                                                     
Certification Award application