Enrico Monti Endowed Scholarship


The Enrico Monti Endowed Scholarship is for students who have a passion for Italian cuisine and culture. Perhaps you are of Italian heritage or have experienced Italian hospitality from others. Maybe you are planning on having an Italian restaurant or working in one. Do you like northern or southern Italian cuisine? What do you love about Italian cuisine? What do you love about Italian culture?

Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

  • Class Level: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
  • Campus: Hyde Park
  • Program: Any bachelor’s program with Culinary Arts
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Financial Need: Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA. While financial need is a criteria, what is more important in awarding this scholarship is the candidate’s passion about his/her culinary career and Italian cuisine and culture.
  • Additional Note: Preference will be given to those who have or would like to travel on the Italian Cuisines and Cultures trip.

Donor
Enrico Monti Endowed Scholarship
Award
$15,000
Scopes
Need-Based
Deadline
10/06/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. In an essay of 300 to 500 words, please tell us why you are passionate about Italian cuisine and culture.
  2. Are you planning to travel to Italy for the Italian concentration or Global Cuisines and Cultures trip? If so, please let us know when you traveled or will travel.
  3. What is your home city and state?