Johnson & Wales University National Culinary Scholarship Competition

Name: Johnson & Wales University (JWU) Future Food Scholarship Program

Award Amount: $1,000–$5,000

Information and Eligibility:
Each year, the Johnson & Wales University (JWU) College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) hosts the “Future Food Scholarship Program,” a national competition for students accepted into JWU’s culinary arts, baking & pastry, culinary nutrition, culinary science & product development, dietetics & applied nutrition or food & beverage industry-management programs.
Participants submit innovative savory or sweet recipes designed to address one or more critical food-system challenges (such as reducing food waste, sustainability, nutrition outcomes, alternative ingredients).
Eligibility criteria include:

• Academic Level: U.S. high-school seniors or transfer students who have applied to or deposited at JWU and intend to enroll full-time in one of the eligible undergraduate programs.
• Field of Study: Major in culinary arts, baking & pastry, culinary nutrition, food science/product development or food & beverage industry management at JWU (Providence or Charlotte campus) is required.
• Program Participation: Submission of a recipe/prototype dish within the competition guidelines and attendance (if selected) at the finalist judging event.

Application Requirements:

• Submit a complete JWU admission application for the eligible program (if not already admitted).
• Provide a detailed recipe or concept for a dish (savory or sweet) that addresses a defined food-system challenge and includes supporting explanation or essay.
• If selected as a finalist, participate in the on-site judging event with your dish presentation, explanation and plating.

Selection Criteria:

• Originality and creativity of the recipe concept, addressing food-system issues (e.g., sustainability, nutrition, food waste).
• Flavor quality, execution of the dish, presentation, technique and market relevance.
• Clarity of writing and conceptual explanation in the submission materials.

Additional Details:

• The competition culminates with finalists presenting their dishes for real-time judging at JWU’s campus kitchen facilities.
• First-place winners in each category are awarded full-tuition scholarships to JWU (meaning full cost of undergraduate tuition for the chosen program).
• Other finalists receive significant partial scholarships and recognition.

Deadline:

• January 15

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