Application for the 2025/2026 James Beard Foundation National Scholarship is open to U.S. citizen and resident students that want to continue their undergraduate degree program in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by James Beard Foundation to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited or licensed culinary school or hospitality institution including colleges and universities to study any of the following field such as hospitality management, agriculture, food studies, culinary arts, and related fields. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $20,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2025/2026 James Beard Foundation National Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: James Beard Foundation
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $20,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 James Beard Foundation National Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 James Beard Foundation National Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen and resident students.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend an accredited or licensed culinary school or hospitality institution, including colleges and universities.
- It is essential for candidates to choose one of the following field of study such as hospitality management, agriculture, food studies, culinary arts, and related fields for a candidate seeking a bachelor’s degree or professional certification.
- Candidates will be required to participate in leadership activities.
2025/2026 James Beard Foundation National Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2025/2026 James Beard Foundation National Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026