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KCT Premier Scholarship

FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS

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Funding Amount

$2,000 - $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

KCT Premier Scholarship

Funder: Kendall College Trust (KCT)

Geographic Scope: Chicago area

Focus Areas: Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business

Eligibility:

  • Full-time Kendall College students

  • Majoring in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Business programs

  • Evaluated based on:

    • - Academic merits
    - Financial need
    - Leadership
    - Honors and awards

    Award Amount:

  • Range: $2,000 to $15,000

  • Average award: $5,000

  • Premier Scholarship is the highest award given by KCT

  • Designed to cover tuition costs

    • About the Scholarship:
    The Foundation for Culinary Arts premier scholarship provides the highest level scholarship available. The purpose of the Premier Scholarship is to provide support for students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.

    History:

  • Kendall College Trust, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, provides resources and opportunities that support educational advancement and career development for students with financial need

  • Since its 2008 inception, KCT has awarded over $2 million dollars in scholarship funds

  • KCT provides nearly a quarter of a million dollars annually in scholarship funding

  • In 2016-2017, awarded 32 scholarships totaling $200,000 to full-time Kendall College students

    • Application Requirements:

  • Online application

  • Essay

  • Resume

  • Letters of recommendation (optional)

    • Contact Information:

  • Kendall College Trust

  • Phone: 312.752.2352

  • Email: info@kendallcollegetrust.org

  • Website: www.kendallcollegetrust.org

  • Facebook: @kendallcollegetrust

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete Online Application
    - Submit through Kendall College Trust portal

    2. Required Materials:
    - Essay
    - Resume
    - Letters of recommendation (optional)

    3. Evaluation Criteria:
    - Academic merits
    - Financial need
    - Leadership
    - Honors and awards

    4. Timeline:
    - Annual scholarship awards announced and presented at annual scholarship luncheon
    - Funding from individual donors, corporations, and fundraising events

      Contact for Application

    • Phone: 312.752.2352
    • Email: info@kendallcollegetrust.org
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