Scholarships

A wealth of scholarship information is available on the Internet, and can be found by using any search engine. You can also find information on specific scholarships, personalized scholarship searches, and tips on applying. Listed below are various Web sites that can assist you in your scholarship search, but we strongly encourage you to do your own research, as well. If you do not have access to the Internet at home, most libraries (public and high school) provide this service for you.

www.cashe.com
www.freschinfo.com
www.gocollege.com
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarship-page.com
www.supercollege.com
www.srnexpress.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.ed.gov/Programs/easistate.html
www.scholarships-usa.com
www.collegenet.com
www.scholarships.com
www.scholaraid.com
www.collegefunds.net
www.geoscholarships.com
www.finaid.org
www.fastaid.com
www.sourcesforstudents.com
www.iefa.org (for international students)
www.absolutelyscholarships.com

The following is a list of all scholarships offered in coordination with Baltimore International College, including scholarship requirements, where to apply, and the application deadline. Please use the information provided for further information.

AARON DUANE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

c/o Baltimore International College
Attn: Kim Wittler
17 Commerce St.
Baltimore, MD 21202-3230
(410) 752-4710
Requirements: Applicant must be currently enrolled in Baltimore International College culinary program. Student must be a Maryland resident, and must demonstrate acceptable academic ability and financial need. Personal essay and letter of character reference also required. Application fee of $10.00.
Deadline: July 15 annually

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

Ray & Gertrude Marshal Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 3466
St. Augustine, FL. 32084
Attn: Belinda Fieldhouse
(904) 824-4468
Requirements: Must be a junior member of the ACF. May apply after completion of first semester.
Deadline: February 15, June 15, and October 15 annually

AMERICAN HOTEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

American Hotel Foundation
1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
(202) 289-3181
Fax: (202) 289-3199
Requirements: Each scholarship program has its own criteria. Some are based on employment (by student or parent) at a AH&MA member hotel/motel, and others require only that you be majoring in hospitality management. Contact for more information.
Deadline: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 annually

ASPARAGUS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.
3314 West End Ave., Suite 102
Nashville, TN 37203-0916
Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior or a college freshman, sophomore, or junior. Student must be enrolled full-time, have and interest in a career in the grocery industry and must display financial need. Applicant must be making satisfactory academic progress.
Deadline: May 15 annually

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Business and Professional Women's Foundation
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
(800) 525-3729
Requirements: Applicant must be a female, 25 years of age or older with critical financial need to seek the education necessary to enter, re-enter or advance within the work force.
Deadline: April 15 annually

CENTRAL SCHOLARSHIP BUREAU

1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 220
Baltimore, MD 21208-2903
(410) 415-5558
Requirements: Awards include scholarships and interest-free loans. Must be a resident of Baltimore County or City and must have exhausted all other available avenues of funding.
Deadline: Open

COLONEL CHARLES YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter
C/O Willie Williams
1934 Powells Landing Circle
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 670-5525
willie81@aol.com
www.ques-lgg.org
Requirements: The Capital Region Ques will present awards to deserving students in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Southern Maryland.
Deadline: May 31 annually

CHILDREN'S HOME FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE OF MD

P.O. Box 756
Easton, MD 21601
Requirements: Student must have permanent residence on Eastern Shore. Must be less than 21 years. old.
Deadline: Open

THE CLUB FOUNDATION

The Club Foundation
1733 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2720
(703) 739-9500
Fax (703) 739-0124
Requirements: Applicant must be actively seeking a managerial career in the private club industry and currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university. Student must have completed their freshman year and be enrolled for the full academic year. Applicant must also maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Deadline: April 13 annually

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, INC.

P.O. Box 442
Atlanta, GA 30301-0442
(404) 733-5420
Requirements: Must be a high school student planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary school.
Deadline: May 31 annually

CONTINENTAL FOODS OUSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Stouffer Corporation Fund
30003 Brainfridge Road
Solon, OH 44139-2290
Requirements: Applicant must be a permanent resident of Maryland or Washington DC and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of award (during the student's second or third term).
Deadline: Varies. Contact for more information.

DE-DC-MD ASSOC OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS

c/o Baltimore International College
17 Commerce Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-3230
Attn: Financial Planning
(410) 752-0490
Requirements: Applicant must be attending an eligible institution. Student must be in the second academic year following the application deadline, and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Each institution can submit only one application; applications will be submitted to Student Financial Planning where applicant will be selected for final submission.
Deadline: March annually

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOC

250 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60606
Attn: Tina Blasius
(800) 765-2122 ext. 760
Requirements: Student must have 1,000 hours work experience in the food service industry. Must be pursuing an associate degree, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. May apply after completion of first semester.
Deadline: Applications are available in December

FOUNDATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Committee Foundation for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 22091
Requirements: Applicant must be a college freshman, have a non-specific disability, and be a minority.
Deadline: February 1 annually

GRAMMENOS A. ADAMANTIADES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Baltimore International College
17 Commerce St.
Baltimore, MD 21298-6233
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
(410) 752-4710
Requirements: Available to students planning to, or attending BIC, and who are pursuing Culinary Arts. Primary consideration given to applicants who are changing careers, but open to all students.
Deadline: September 15 annually

HOSPITALITY SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

HSMAI Foundation Scholarship Committee c/o Jason Smith
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 610-9024 Fax (703) 610-9005
www.hsmai.org
Requirements: Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in a hospitality related curriculum, must have completed his/her second year of studies working towards a bachelor's degree, demonstrated hospitality work experience, and be in good academic standing.
Deadline: May 1 annually

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS

The Culinary Trust Scholarship Program
304 W. Liberty St., Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40202-3068
(502) 581-9786 ext. 264
Fax (502) 589-3602
www.iacp.com
www.theculinarytrust.com
Requirements: Available to culinary students. Awards fall into three categories; basic education, continuing education and work-study for experienced chefs. Applicants must have two years of food service work experience either paid or voluntary. The screening process is by a panel of respected culinary professionals. Must be at least 18 years of age. Application fee of $25.00, make check/money order payable to IACP Foundation.
Deadline: December annually; applications available in June

INTERNATIONAL FOOD SERVICE EDITORIAL COUNCIL

IFEC Scholarships
P.O. Box 491
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845)-229-6973
www.ifec-is-us.com
Requirements: Students must show evidence of training, skill and interest in both food service and communication arts.
Deadline: March 15 annually

INTERNATIONAL FOOD SERVICE EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION

Worthy Goal Scholarship
836 San Bruno Avenue
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 564-0997
www.ifsea.com
Requirements: Students must be enrolled full-time at a two- or four-year college.
Deadline: February 1 annually

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

Scholarship Department
167 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-4984, ext. 311
www.jamesbeard.org
Requirements: The Foundation has scholarships available to BIC students specifically, as well as a variety of additional scholarships.
Deadline: May 15 annually

KID'S CHANCE OF MARYLAND, INC.

PO Box 20262
Baltimore, MD 21284
www.kidschance-md.org
410-832-4702
Fax: 410-832-4726

Kid's Chance of Maryland, a non-profit corporation, was developed by the many volunteers in Maryland's legal community, in association with insurers, employers, and the labor, medical and workers' compensation community. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial scholarships for children of catastrophically or fatally injured workers to complete their higher education.

Eligibility: Children who have had a parent catastrophically injured or killed in an employment-related accident in Maryland. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 25. The parent's death or injury must have resulted in a substantial decline in the family income.

Scholarship Amount: Varies. The award is given for one semester and the student must maintain acceptable grades. The student must reapply at the end of the semester to continue. The scholarship covers tuition, fees and books.

Apply on-line at www.kidschance-md.org

LES DAMES D' ESCOFFIER, WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER

Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1617
Washington, D.C. 20013-1617
(202) 973-2168
www.ldei.org or www.lesdamedc.org
Requirements: Student must be a woman in the Washington, D.C. area studying hospitality or related fields. Application fee is $20.00
Deadline: March 15 annually

LETITIA B. CARTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation
6301 Hillside Court
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-6800
www.mhef.org
Requirements: Applicant must be a permanent resident of Maryland, pursuing hospitality-related coursework, have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0, and have completed a minimum of 400 hours documented industry experience.
Deadline: February 1 annually

MARK A TILLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Baltimore International College
17 Commerce St.
Baltimore, MD 21202-3230
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
(410) 752-4710
Requirements: Open only to BIC students. Decisions are based on the applicant's personal statement, interview and desire. Applications are evaluated by a committee comprised of family and friends.
Deadline: September 30 annually

MARY RUBIN AND BENJAMIN RUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

C/o Central Scholarship Bureau
1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 220
Baltimore, MD 21208-2903
(410) 415-5558
Requirements: Applicant must be a female with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Must be a Maryland resident.
Deadline: March 1 annually

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Academic Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Scholarships and Mentoring Program
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2702
(312) 715-1010 ext. 733
www.nraef.org
Requirements: Student must have a minimum of 750 hours work experience in the food service industry. Must be currently enrolled in college, and have a minimum GPA of 2.75. May apply after completion of first semester.
Deadline: April and November annually

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Academic Scholarship for High School Seniors
Scholarships and Mentoring Program
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2702
(312) 715-1010 ext. 733
www.nraef.org
Requirements: Applicants must be seniors and have been accepted in a restaurant or foodservice related college program. Must have 250 hours work experience in the food service industry and a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Deadline: April annually

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Academic Scholarship for High School Seniors (Maryland Only)
Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation
Attn: Workforce Development Department
6301 Hillside Court
Columbia, MD 21046
(800) 874-1313
www.mhef.org or www.nraef.org
Requirements: Applicants must be seniors and residents of Maryland. Must have 250 hours work experience in the food service industry and a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Deadline: May annually

NATIONAL TOURISM FOUNDATION

546 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40508
(800) 682-8886
www.ntfonline.com
Requirements: Offers a variety of scholarships for studies related to the hospitality/tourism field.
Deadline: May annually

NETWORK OF EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY (NEWH)

NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan- Director of Scholarship
Design Studio, LLC
4714 Chevy Chase Blvd
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-5342
(301) 951-0851
www.newh.org
Requirements: Applicants should be at least half way through their program requirements for a degree or certificate, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.
Deadline: March annually

POLISH HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, INC.

Baltimore International College Scholarship
www.pha-md.org
Requirements: Applicants must be accepted to BIC, of Polish descent, a legal resident of Maryland, and pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Deadline: March 31 annually

PRESIDENT'S LIST/DEAN'S LIST SCHOLARSHIP

Baltimore International College
17 Commerce St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
Requirements: Applicants must have earned at least 24 credits at BIC (transfer credits do not apply), and must have been on the President's or Dean's List for the past two semesters with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. One award given per semester for both day and evening programs and for both President's List and Dean's List.
Deadline: 31 calendar days from the start of each semester

PROGRESSIVE GROUP ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

P.O. Box 9729
Richmond, VA 23228
Attn: Christina Haley Strong
(804) 262-8614
www.progressivegroupalliance.com
Requirements: Available to students who will be in their final year of college by September. Must be pursuing a degree in Hotel-Restaurant Management or Culinary Arts and planning a career in the food service industry. Applications must be submitted to Financial Planning. Each school can submit five applicants only.
Deadline: May annually

SALLIE MAE FUND UNMET NEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297
St Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1682
www.salliemaefund.org
Requirements: Applicant must be US citizen, have a cumulative GPA between 2.5-3.0, have a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less, and demonstrate financial need of at least $1,000 after financial aid award package.
Deadline: May 31st annually

SOCIETY FOR FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship for High School Seniors
304 W Liberty Street, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-3783
www.sfm-online.org
Requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors planning study in foodservice/ hospitality. Must have 400 hours of work experience in the industry and a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Deadline: May annually

USA FUNDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297
St Peter, MN 56082
www.usafunds.org
Requirements: Available to high school seniors and current college students with a family adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less. Must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Deadline: March 15 annually

WHOLE FOODS MARKET (HARBOR EAST) SCHOLARSHIP

Whole Foods Market, Harbor East
C/o Maria Gruzynski
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-528-1640
Requirements: Applicant must be a graduate of a Baltimore City or County high school with plans to enroll in a culinary arts institution in the fall. Applicant must be a Baltimore City or County resident and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: July annually

WOMEN'S BUSINESS ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Choice Hotels International
10750 Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Attn: Choice Hotels International Foundation
(301) 592-6258
www.choicehotels.com
Requirements: Applicant must be female, a legal resident or citizen of the US, and have an interest in the hospitality industry.
Deadline: February 2 and July 31 annually