Julia Child Fund at the Boston Foundation Scholarship

Students from any campus in any program may apply if they meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a sophomore, junior, or 1st semester senior in or accepted for a Bachelor’s program,
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher,
  • Must have filed the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need.
  • Preference will be given to a student who is accepted for the GCC trip to France or who has completed a CIA GCC trip to France.

The Julia Child Fund at the Boston Foundation was originally established by Julia Child to support individuals pursuing professional study, research, writing and teaching related to food, wine and the culinary disciplines, with preference to those planning to study in France. The Julia Child Fund at the Boston Foundation Scholarship’s purpose is to support CIA students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any of the CIA’s majors, with a preference for students who are planning to participate or who have participated in the Global Cuisines and Culture trip to France.

Award
3,804
Deadline
06/03/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. In an essay of 250 to 350 words, please describe what inspired you to pursue a career in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry and what your career aspirations are. If relevant, please include what, if any, role Julia Child played in your life.
  2. Do you plan to participate in the CIA's Global Cuisines and Cultures course in France? If so, when is your trip, and, 250 to 350 words, please let us what you hope to learn during this experience abroad.