Please note: As we update our scholarship information, if you have already been awarded a scholarship for the 2008-2009 school year you will receive your scholarship. If you wish to apply for one of the new scholarships, it will replace any scholarship that you have already been awarded.

New England Culinary Institute
Merit Scholarships
June 2008 - March 2009

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+ Unweighted Grade Point Average.*
• Letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor.

*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receiving final official transcript.
Amount: $6000.00
Application Process: Please send transcript and letter of recommendation to New England Culinary Institute via fax, email, or mail indicating that you are applying for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.

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+ Unweighted Grade Point Average.*
• Participation in a culinary curriculum during high school.
• Letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor.

*All awards made prior to the completion of high school are subject to GPA verification upon receiving final official transcript.
Amount: $4000.00
Application Process: Please send transcript and letter of recommendation to New England Culinary Institute via fax, email, or mail indicating that you are applying for the Culinary Excellence Scholarship.

New Endeavors Scholarship

The New Endeavors Scholarship is available to students who are interested in pursuing a career change after at least 5 years of work in another field or profession.
Amount: $5000.00
Application Process: Please send a resume and a letter describing why you are interested in pursuing a career in the culinary industry via fax, email, or mail indicating that you are applying for the New Endeavors Scholarship.

Life Long Learner Scholarship

The Life Longer Scholarship is available to students who have already completed a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and are pursuing either or a career change or exploring a passion in the culinary industry.
Amount: $5000.00
Application Process: Please send copy of diploma or transcript and a letter describing why you have chosen to attend New England Culinary Institute via fax, email, or mail indicating that you are applying for the Life Long Learner Scholarship.

Academic Excellence, Culinary Excellence, Vermont Culinary Preparatory, New Endeavors, and Life Long Learner Scholarships can not be combined with one another.

Industry Professional Scholarship

The industry professional scholarship is awarded to accepted students who have full-time professional culinary industry experience.
Criteria:

• Experience working in the hospitality industry.
• Resume including employer contact information.
• Letter of recommendation from an employer.

Amount:
    $1000 - 1-2 years of experience
    $2000 - 2-3 years of experience
    $3000 - 3+ years of experience
Part-time employment and/or high school aged students will be considered for a reduced scholarship amount.
Application Process: Please send resume and letter of recommendation to New England Culinary Institute via fax, email, or mail indicating that you are applying for the Industry Professional Scholarship.

National Service Scholarship

The National Service Scholarship is available to students who have served the country in Americorps, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
Amount: $1000.00
Application Process: Send proof of service via fax, email, or mail indicating that you are applying for the National Service Scholarship.

Armed Services Scholarship

The Armed Services Scholarship is available to students who have been honorably discharged from the military.
Amount: $1000.00
Application Process: Send a copy of DD-214 stating discharge status via fax, email, or mail indicating that you are applying for the Armed Services Scholarship.

Submission Process for Scholarship Consideration

All Scholarship materials need to be submitted via email, fax, or mail to New England Culinary Institute 30 days prior to term start date.
Mail:
  New England Culinary Institute
  Attn: Scholarships – (Name of Scholarship)
  56 College St.
  Montpelier, VT 05602
Fax:
  1-802-225-3280
  Attn: Scholarships – (Name of Scholarship)
Email:
  heatherhanson@neci.edu
  Please be sure to put the name of the scholarship in the subject line.

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 site and ask them to fill out the Next Generation Scholarship form on your behalf.

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 can not be transferred from one term to a later term for those who apply and wish to defer their admission to a later start date then originally intended.
Amount: $1000.00
Early Commitment Scholarship schedule:

Freeman Foundation Scholarship

Through the generosity of the Freeman Foundation, New England Culinary Institute is able to award two $20,000 scholarships to first year students from Asia who enroll in our associates or bachelors degree programs. Complete your Freeman Foundation Scholarship Application now.

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:
    June Term - $10,000.00
    September Term - $5000.00
    December Term - $10,000.00
Application Process: Students are selected to participate in this program by their Vermont Technical Program Chef Instructors. For more information on the program, please contact Chef Mark Molinaro.
The Vermont Culinary Preparatory Scholarship is not renewable. If you are awarded the Vermont Preparatory Scholarship you are welcome to apply for other scholarships for subsequent years. Please contact the financial planning office if you have additional questions

New England Culinary Institute Scholarships are renewable (except for the Vermont Culinary Preparatory Scholarship) as long as you return to school for your scheduled residential period and are in good academic standing.

New England Culinary Institute Scholarships are not combinable with New England Culinary Institute National Student Organization Scholarships - including American Culinary Federation Competition Scholarships, DECA, ProStart, SkillsUSA, and C-CAP. For more information on these scholarships please visit their websites or contact heatherhanson@neci.edu

New England Culinary Institute Scholarships combined with other scholarships and financial aid can not exceed the cost of attending New England Culinary Institute. Please contact heatherhanson@neci.edu for further information

Questions? Call us toll-free at 877-223-6324 and ask to speak with a Financial Planner or email us at planner@neci.edu