You are here: / / American Culinary Federation Monterey Bay Chapter Marc H. Vedrines Scholarship (Deadline: March 16, 2026)
Who Can Apply: The scholarship recipient(s) will be chosen based on the following factors:
- A career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef
- Financial need and merit
- Minimal GPA: 3.0
- Resident of the Tri-County Area (Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito Counties)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Volunteer activity
- An Essay
- Current and past employment
Submission: Why do you want to pursue a career in culinary, baking, or pastry arts? What is your ultimate goal? How will you achieve that goal? Who has influenced you the most? How will this scholarship contribute to your long term goals? How have you overcome obstacles in your life to this point?
Deadline: March 16, 2026
Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Learn More: https://cfmco.academicworks.com/opportunities/1882
