Grit & Fire Scholarship

Students meeting the following requirements are encouraged to apply:

  • Class Level: Incoming student
  • Campus: Hyde Park
  • Program: Pursuing an Associates degree in Culinary Arts
  • Minimum GPA: 2.50
  • Financial Need: Merit based, international students encouraged to apply
  • Additional Note: Preference for a New England based student from a non-native speaking household, with a connection to Latin America or the Caribbean, who has demonstrated entrepreneurial experiences or ambitions

Award
$30,000 (across multiple semesters)
Scopes
International, Merit-Based
Deadline
06/08/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. As a student entering the hospitality industry, reflect on the aspects of your background and cultural heritage that shape your aspirations, describe your inspiration and career goals by sharing why you want to cook, what you hope to contribute to the culinary field, and how you envision your journey both during your education and after graduation. Additionally, explain what makes you a strong candidate for this scholarship.