Les Dames d'Escoffier New York
Female students at the Hyde Park campus who meet the following criteria may apply:
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher,
- In 2nd semester of Freshman year, or Sophomore, or Junior year,
- Be permanent residents of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, with a strong preference given to those from the New York City area,
- Filed the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need.
Please note: The top five or six candidates will be notified by March 23 and will need to supply a resume and two letters of recommendation by March 31. These will be used to determine the recipient of a special $20,000 scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be determined by Les Dames d’Escoffier New York.
Note: Les Dames d’Escoffier offers each scholarship recipient the opportunity to be mentored by a professional in her field.
- Award
- Multiple awards between $2,500 and $5,000
- Deadline
- 01/24/2023
- Supplemental Questions
- Please write a 500-word essay stating your career plans, goals, and aspirations. The essay must mention your experiences that support these career plans and also include volunteer and/or community service experience and any recognition or awards received as a result of that service.
- Les Dames d'Escoffier also requires that you list the following information: Your name, permanent address, current address (if different from the permanent address) through August 2022, your phone number, your e-mail address, the name of college attending, your major and concentration (if you have one), and your expected graduation date.
- Top candidates may be eligible for Les Dames' "L'Etoile" Award of up to $20,000. In addition to this application, L'Etoile candidates will be required to complete a brief online questionnaire through the LDNY website. They will also need to submit two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a transcript. A GPA of at least 3.5 is required. The winner will be invited to attend Les Dames' annual awards reception in July. If you are qualified for and interested in being considered for L'Etoile, please check the appropriate box below: