Scholarships
Spring Opportunities
A $5,000 scholarship awaits you if you enroll in NECI's April term. Find out more >>
Scholarships can help finance your education. A little research is all that is necessary to uncover the various organizations, both state and private, that make these kinds of funds available to qualified applicants.
New England Culinary Institute offers several scholarships described below. We have also put together these resources that you might find useful:
- Additional Scholarship Opportunities
- Scholarship Search Engines
- NECI’s Financial Aid Fact Book (pdf)
- NECI Net Price Calculator.
Our Financial Planners are here to help you navigate through this important process. Call us toll-free at 877-223-6324 and ask to speak with a Financial Planner or email us at plannerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@neci.edu
NECI RESIDENT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in high school. The Academic Excellence Scholarship can be used for any term during the year following high school completion.
Criteria:
- Acceptance to New England Culinary Institute.
- 3.5+ Grade Point Average.*
Amount: $6,000 total award ($2,000 per year residency period of enrollment).
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Alumni Referral Scholarship
If a New England Culinary Institute graduate has referred you to the school, please encourage her/him to visit the New England Culinary Institute Alumni website so that they can fill out the Next Generation Scholarship form on your behalf.
Amount: $1,000
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Competition Scholarships
NECI has partnered with the following Culinary Organizations to offer scholarships to state and national competition winners:
Important note: Competition awards cannot be combined with New England Culinary Institute merit scholarships. Please contact the Financial Planning Office toll-free at 877.223.6324 for complete details.
Culinary Excellence Scholarship
The Culinary Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who have participated in a high school level culinary program. The Culinary Excellence Scholarship can be used for any term during the year following high school completion.
Criteria:
- Acceptance to New England Culinary Institute.
- 3.0+ Grade Point Average.*
- Participation in a culinary curriculum during high school.
Amount: $6,000 total award ($2,000 per residency enrollment).
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Early Commitment Scholarship
The Early Commitment Scholarship is automatically awarded to students who apply and are accepted to the program by the deadlines listed below. In addition, accepted students must make a deposit commitment to attend New England Culinary Institute and sign an Enrollment Agreement in order to be eligible. The Early Commitment Scholarship will not be awarded to applicants who apply for a term and then wish to defer their admission to a later term.
Amount: $500
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Early Commitment Scholarship schedule:
| Term: | April | July | October | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Agreement and Deposit Due: | November 15 | January 15 | February 15 | September 15 |
James Jeffords Life Long Learner Scholarship
The James Jeffords Life Long Learner Scholarship is available to students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree or higher and are either pursuing a career change or exploring a passion in the culinary industry.
Amount: $6,000 total award ($2,000 per residency enrollment)
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Number of Recipients: 10
Application Process: Please send a copy of your diploma or transcript and a letter describing why you have chosen to attend New England Culinary Institute via mail, fax, or email indicating that you are applying for the Life Long Learner Scholarship.
Important note: Academic Excellence, Culinary Excellence, Vermont Culinary Preparatory, New Endeavors, and Life Long Learner Scholarships cannot be combined with one another or with any NECI-funded competition award.
Local Scholarships
Many local and state organizations offer scholarships. Check with your town hall, guidance office, and State Higher Education office for additional scholarship listings and information about relevant search engines.
New Endeavors Scholarship
The New Endeavors Scholarship is available to students who are interested in pursuing a career change after at least five years of work in another field or profession.
Amount: $6,000 total award ($2,000 per residency enrollment)
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Number of Recipients: 10
Application Process: Please send a resume and a letter describing why you are interested in pursuing a career in the culinary industry to New England Culinary Institute via mail, fax, or email indicating that you are applying for the New Endeavors Scholarship.
Partners in Success Scholarship
The Partners in Success Scholarship is awarded to students who apply and are accepted and have received a referral from a guidance counselor or current or former instructor.
Amount: $1,000
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Phillip Cooke Industry Professional Scholarship
The Phillip Cooke Industry Professional Scholarship is awarded to students who have three or more years of professional experience in the culinary industry.
Criteria:
- 3+ years of full-time experience working in the hospitality industry.
- Resume including employer contact information.
- Letter of recommendation from an employer.
Amount: $5,000 total award ($2,500 per residency period of enrollment)
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
Application Process: Please send resume and letter of recommendation to New England Culinary Institute via mail, fax, or email indicating that you are applying for the Phillip Cooke Scholarship.
Professional Organization Scholarship
The professional organization scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and have successfully completed the ProStart curriculum or are Skills USA or American Culinary Federation Members.
Criteria:
- Acceptance to New England Culinary Institute.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.*
- Letter of reference from Chef Instructor or Guidance Counselor.
- Verification of organization membership/participation.
Amount: $1,500 - $4,500 ($1,500 per residency period of enrollment)
*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receiving final official transcript.
Vermont Culinary Preparatory Scholarship
The Vermont Culinary Preparatory Scholarship is available to Vermont students who have been recommended by their chef instructors to participate in an online course offered by New England Culinary Institute. Upon successful completion of high school and the online coursework, students will be awarded their scholarships.
Amount:
| July 2011 | October 2011 | July 2012 | January 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12,000 ($6,000 per year for two years) |
$6,000 ($3,000 per year for two years) |
Up to $12,000 ($4,000 per residency year) |
Up to $6,000 ($2,000 per residency year) |
Application Process: Students are selected to participate in this program by their Vermont Technical Program Chef Instructors.
The Vermont Culinary Preparatory Scholarship is not combinable with other New England Culinary Institute merit-based awards.*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receipt of a student’s final official transcript.
NECI ONLINE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
To be eligible for online scholarships students must be enrolled full time and remain enrolled without interruption. An interruption in enrollment will result in a loss of remaining scholarship funds.
Alumni New You Scholarship
The Alumni New You Scholarship is available to NECI alumni who have already completed an associate degree, or higher, and are enrolling in one of the Spring 2012 terms for the Online Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program.
Amount: $6,000 total program award (a credit of $3,000 per term year, dispersed as $500 per course over the duration of the program)
Important Note: The Alumni New You Scholarship is available only to those enrolling in the 2012 Spring 1 (January 9, 2012) or Spring 2 (March 5, 2012) terms. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other NECI scholarship.
Amount: $6,000
Online Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement at the college level
- Acceptance to New England Culinary Institute
- An Associate degree earned or higher is required for the award.
- 3.5+ Grade Point Average
Amount: $1,000.00 total award ($500 awarded upon successful completion of each academic year.)
Online Alumni Referral Scholarship
If a New England Culinary Institute graduate has referred you to the school, please encourage them to visit the New England Culinary Institute Alumni website so that they can fill out the Next Generation Scholarship form on your behalf.
Amount: $1000.00 total award ($500 awarded upon successful completion of each academic year)
Online Early Commitment Scholarship
The Early Commitment Scholarship is automatically awarded to students who apply, are accepted, and submit their enrollment fee 30 days prior to the beginning of the enrollment date.
Amount: $500.00 (awarded after successful completion of first course)
Online Industry Professional Scholarship
The Industry Professional Scholarship is awarded to students who have three or more years of professional experience in the culinary industry.
- 3 + years of full-time experience working in the hospitality industry
- Resume including employer contact information
- Letter of recommendation from an employer
Amount: $1,000.00 total award ($500 awarded upon successful completion of each academic year.)
NECI Scholarship Contact Information
| Mail: | New England Culinary Institute Attn.: Scholarships – (Name of Scholarship) 56 College Street Montpelier, VT 05602 |
|---|---|
| Fax: | 802.225.3280 Attn.: Scholarships - (Name of Scholarship) |
| Email: | plannerREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@neci.edu |
Please be sure to include the name of the scholarship in the subject line.
