$10,000 ASPIRING CHEF 2007 SCHOLARSHIP

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and The Food Network are pleased to announce the second annual $10,000 Aspiring Chef Scholarship, to be awarded in 2007. The scholarship stands for the shared mission of offering culinary education opportunities to those committed to excellence in the food industry. The winner of the $10,000 Aspiring Chef Scholarship will receive $10,000 towards ICE's Culinary Arts or pastry & baking Arts programs. Financial aid, from Sallie Mae or Wachovia Student Funding, may be available for the balance of tuition (approximately $15,000) for those who qualify. In addition, the $10,000 Aspiring Chef Scholarship recipient will spend a week at The Food Network's New York City production facilities, potentially observing or assisting in productions of Emeril Lagasse, Mario Batali, and/or the Iron Chef America series.

ICE's Culinary Arts or pastry & baking Arts Program

Regarded as one of the most prestigious culinary schools in America, ICE features an in-depth curriculum in a variety of regional and international cuisines, distinguished chef-instructors, 12 professionally equipped kitchens, and career services. ICE students can earn two diplomas in less than 11 months in the time it takes to earn one in other schools, at a lower cost. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes are available. ICE's Culinary Arts and pastry & baking programs include 210 hours in critically-acclaimed restaurants, hotels, pastry or catering facilities. Sites include: Union Square Café, Le Bernadin, Gramercy Tavern, Daniel, Mesa Grill, and Nobu. Students who elect externships outside of New York take advantage of ICE's national connections and reputation to get into the best kitchens. ICE is in the heart of America's culinary capital: you'll enjoy a concentration of fine restaurants, cutting edge cuisine, food media and culinary energy that exists nowhere else in the world! Please click here to request more information on the ICE Career Training Program

To Qualify

All applicants must have a high school diploma and be between 19 and 39 years old. There is no restriction on residence. Applicants will be judged on: recommendations, a brief personal essay and demonstration of financial need. Applicants must meet ICE's general admissions requirements. Currently enrolled ICE students are not eligible. Please click on the application button below to print an application. When complete, please mail OR fax your application to:
The Institute of Culinary Education
Chef Andrew Gold, Director of Student Affairs
50 West 23rd Street
New York, N.Y. 10010

Fax: (212) 847-0788,
attention Chef Andrew Gold, Director of Student Affairs

Deadline

Complete applications must be received on or before May 15, 2007. Incomplete applications or applications received after May 15, 2007 will not be considered. Sorry, there are no exceptions.


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