Ian Van Heyde Memorial Culinary Scholarship Fund Grant

Ian Van Heyde Memorial Culinary Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: More than US $1,500
Last Updated: February 04, 2026

Summary

The Ian Van Heyde Memorial Culinary Scholarship Fund, established by Stephen and Nancy Van Heyde, honors their son Ian, a culinary arts student from Whetstone High School. This fund provides scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary education in culinary arts, food management, or restaurant management. Award amounts start at $1,500, aimed at supporting talented individuals from central Ohio's public culinary programs. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply again, fostering continued growth in the culinary field.

Overview

The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio. With little more than this sound idea and faith, The Columbus Foundation was established. Ian Van Heyde Memorial Culinary Scholarship Fund Stephen and Nancy Van Heyde established this fund in memory of their son, Ian. Ian was a senior at Whetstone High School and a distinguished student in culinary arts at Northeast Career Center. The purpose of the fund is to preserve the memory of Ian, an ever-smiling teenager, and to perpetuate his reputation for helping others. As he was intensely interested in a career in culinary arts, the scholarship fund will award scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary studies in the culinary arts, food management, or restaurant management. Award Amount: Minimum $1,500

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be graduating from, or have graduated from, a culinary arts program operated by a public school system in central Ohio (Franklin and contiguous counties and Knox County in Ohio). Candidates must be in the top 20% of the applicant’s culinary arts program (outside of the culinary arts program, there is no academic requirement); OR, maintain an “A” average in their culinary classes. Candidates must be pursuing post-secondary education in culinary arts (which includes pastry and baking), restaurant management, or food management. Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S. Previous recipients, if eligible, are encouraged to reapply.