The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts welcomes applicants for its merit-based scholarships for our Professional Chef Training Program tuition. Our next program start date is in April; the deadline to apply for scholarships is March 23, 2012 . For more information, email info@naturalepicurean.com or call (512) 476-2276.
To qualify, applicants must meet the program's application requirements. These will be awarded in the following categories:
See the details for each scholarship below.
Diet and Healthcare Scholarship
Who's eligible: Nurses, therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and others health care professionals
What's required:
• Complete application to the Natural Epicurean Professional Chef Training Program
• A statement of 300-900 words describing how you intend to bring the culinary training you receive into the health care field
• One to three professional or academic letters of reference
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
To apply, please click here.
Career Changer Scholarship
Who's eligible: Applicants demonstrate an intention to employ the culinary training they receive through the Natural Epicurean in a meaningful way. This award is designed for individuals who have two or more years of professional experience working in non-culinary industries. Individuals who have demonstrated leadership and progressive responsibility in fields such as Technology, Marketing, Communications, Education, Policy, Planning, Law, and Business Administration are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates have a passion for vegetarian cooking, a commitment to a health-supportive lifestyle which includes diet as an important component, an intention to employ the culinary training they will receive in the health care field in some significant way, personal discipline, aptitude for culinary studies, and previous success in other rigorous endeavors.
What's required:
• Complete application to the Natural Epicurean Professional Chef Training Program
•A statement of 300-900 words describing how you intend to integrate Natural Epicurean culinary arts training into your new career path.
• One to three professional or academic letters of reference
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
To apply, please click here.
Registered Yoga Teacher Scholarship
Who's eligible: Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour level (RYT-200) recognized through Yoga Alliance, who demonstrate an intention to integrate the culinary training they receive with their work as a yoga instructor
What's required:
• Complete application to the Natural Epicurean Professional Chef Training Program
• A statement of 300-900 words describing how you intend to integrate the culinary training they receive twith their yoga teaching
• Verification of your RYT-200 status
• One to three professional or academic letters of reference
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
To apply, please click here.
Macrobiotic Diet & Lifestyle Scholarship
Who's eligible: People who demonstrate a commitment to macrobiotic diet and lifestyle
What's required:
• Complete application to the Natural Epicurean Professional Chef Training Program
• A statement of 300-900 words describing your study and practice of macrobiotics
• One to three professional or academic letters of reference
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
To apply, please click here.
AOMA Scholarship
Who's eligible: People who demonstrate an intention to employ the culinary training they receive through the Natural Epicurean in a significant way, supporting AOMA and The Natural Epicurean's shared commitment to education in health and wellness
What's required:
• Complete application to the Natural Epicurean Professional Chef Training Program
• A statement of 300-900 words describing how you intend to integrate the culinary training they receive with health and wellness
• One to three professional or academic letters of reference
Application Deadline: inquire for more details
To apply, please click here.
Culinary Trust Schoarlship
In 2012, The Culinary Trust will be offering opportunties for culinary professionals to improve their skills and act on critical issues in the world of food. This deadline has been extended to March 15, 2012.
To apply, please click here.
