Cutting Edge Culinary Scholarship

Students meeting the following requirements are encouraged to apply:

  • Class Level: Current or incoming student
  • Campus: Any campus
  • Program: Pursuing an Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts, or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Culinary Science, or Applied Food Studies with a focus on Culinary or Baking and Pastry Arts
  • Minimum GPA: 2.50
  • Financial Need: Merit based, international students encouraged to apply
  • Additional Note: Preference for those with a high financial need

At Upper Cut, we exist to empower individuals to create experiences that spark authentic connection. Through globally inspired flavors, versatile formats, and playful, shareable culinary ideas, we believe food is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. As part of our commitment to investing in the next generation of culinary trailblazers, we invite you to apply for the Cutting Edge Culinary Scholarship offered by Upper Cut

Award
Two awards of $10,000
Scopes
Incoming Students, International, Merit-Based, Need-Based
Deadline
06/08/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. In 300-500 words, respond to the following prompt: Upper Cut is all about making culinary creativity approachable, imaginative, and connection driven. Describe a moment when food helped you create a meaningful connection, whether with family, friends, your community, or even within yourself. How did this experience shape your passion for the culinary arts? In your response, consider: How you bring creativity, curiosity, or playfulness into your cooking, how you envision using your culinary education to inspire or empower others, and how globally inspired flavors, versatile cooking, or innovative food ideas influence your approach to food.