THE ART INSTITUTES BEST TEEN CHEF AND CULINARY COMPETITION

Your culinary career can begin with an education that includes learning fundamental techniques and international cuisines. These local and national culinary scholarship competitions can be your first step in getting the education you need to create your tomorrow.

THE ART INSTITUTES BEST TEEN CHEF AND CULINARY COMPETITION

For high school seniors and graduates, our Best Teen Chef and Culinary Competition can get you started toward your education.

Other local and national competitions:

PROSTART (ADVANCE PLACEMENT CREDITS)
With a C average or above, ProStart® program students may receive Advance Placement credit toward a culinary program at The Art Institutes. Learn more >

NATIONAL PROSTART INVITATIONAL
First-place selected entrants will be awarded a non-renewable $10,000 tuition scholarship to a culinary program at an Art Institutes school. Second and third-place tuition scholarships also awarded. Learn more >

PROSTART WITH A PURPOSE SCHOLARSHIP
Five non-renewable $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to a current or past ProStart participant who graduates high school in 2013. Valid at a culinary program at The Art Institutes. Learn more >

PROSTART STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes will award scholarships to first place entrants in the ProStart state-level Culinary Arts & Culinary Management. Learn more >

C-CAP CAREERS THROUGH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
Students in a C-CAP program may compete for a full-tuition scholarship, valued at approximately $38,000–$95,000, for or either a two or four-year culinary degree program at The Art Institutes. Learn more >

THE GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Submit a short essay explaining how a tuition scholarship would help expand your knowledge of global cuisines. $20,000 tuition scholarship will be awarded toward a culinary program at The Art Institutes. Learn more >

SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIP
Students who are members of SkillsUSA may compete in national championship for a chance to earn a $20,000 first-place scholarship in Advertising Design, Culinary, and Photography. Second and third-place awards also available. Team scholarships awarded in 3D Visualization and Animation, Web Design, and Television Production. Learn more >

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Scholarships available in Advertising Design, Culinary, Photography, 3-D Visualization & Animation, Web Design, and Television Production. Learn more >

FCCLA COMPETITIONS
Scholarships available in Culinary Competition, Fashion Design & Fashion Construction, Hospitality, and Interior Design. Learn more >

EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The $30,000 Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy high school senior who has enrolled at one of the eligible Art Institutes schools. Learn more >

THE ART INSTITUTES SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
High school seniors and international students may compete in The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition for a partial-tuition scholarship for demonstrating ability and commitment to succeed in a creative career. Learn more >

Scholarship offerings vary by school. Contact the Art Institutes school you’re interested in to verify scholarship availability.

PROSTART (ADVANCE PLACEMENT CREDITS)
Students who complete the ProStart® program with a C average or above and obtain a Certificate of Achievement may receive Advance Placement credit at any of over 40 U.S. schools of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.* Advance Placement rewards students for their skills, saving them time and money.

Students may receive academic credit up to 12 credits (valued at over $5,000) for any of the following courses:**

• Concepts and Theories

• Fundamentals of Classical Techniques

• Management, Supervision, and Career Prep

• Culinary Nutrition***

Additional credits may be articulated to ProStart students on a case-by-case basis upon review by the local school’s Chef Director and Dean of Academic Affairs.

* Passport credits are accepted at all U.S. Art Institutes affiliated schools. Degree and program offerings vary by school.

** To receive advance placement credit, students must submit a ProStart Certificate of Achievement which will be reviewed by the local school’s Chef Director and Dean of Academic Affairs. The Fundamentals of Classical Techniques class requires the student to successfully pass the courses Final Knife Skills and Final Practical Cooking Exam in order to obtain advance placement credit.

*** Some restrictions apply for approval of Culinary Nutrition credits. Contact local school for details.

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NATIONAL PROSTART INVITATIONAL
First-place entrants of the National ProStart Invitational Culinary Competition and Management Competition will be awarded a non-renewable $10,000 tuition scholarship to any one of over 40 U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A non-renewable $7,500 tuition scholarship for second-place and a non-renewable $5,000 tuition scholarship for third-place will also be awarded. Applicants must be enrolled in a ProStart program to be eligible for the competition.

For more information, visit the ProStart website at www.prostart.restaurant.org, or call 1-800-765-2122. Contact Julie Walsh at 1-800-275-2440 for scholarship details.

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PROSTART WITH A PURPOSE SCHOLARSHIP
Five non-renewable $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to a current or past ProStart participant who will graduate high school in 2013. The scholarships are valid at any of over 40 locations of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. Click here for an entry form.

DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
Entries must be postmarked by May 17, 2013. Details can be obtained by calling Terri DeRubeis at 1-800-275-2440. The entrant will be notified by June 14, 2013.

HOW TO ENTER
Applicants must submit the following information. Your complete package of materials should be mailed to The Art Institutes, c/o Terri DeRubeis, 210 Sixth Ave., 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

• A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired.

• A short essay (maximum of 500 words) legibly handwritten or typed in English that addresses why you’d like to study Culinary Arts or Hospitality at one of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.

• Students must have proof of participation in ProStart. A copy of a partial transcript with ProStart listed as a class will suffice as would a ProStart Certificate of Achievement.

• A letter of recommendation from a ProStart teacher, mentor, chef, or coach is also required.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
Scholarship awards are contingent upon acceptance to the chosen Art Institutes school and are awarded in the form of a tuition credit applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program. All tuition scholarships are awarded toward a bachelor’s or associate’s degree, diploma program, or certificate program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the recipient must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher during his or her studies at the chosen Art Institutes school; a GPA of less than 2.5 will result in a loss of scholarship. In the event that the scholarship recipient’s education is terminated, either by the school or by the student, the scholarship becomes null and void. Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers academic tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools. Scholarship recipients must not interrupt their studies; interruption of studies will result in a loss of the scholarship.

All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The judging team is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials.

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PROSTART STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is pleased to award scholarships to the first place entrants in the ProStart state-level Culinary Arts and Culinary Management Competitions in: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The first place awards are a $3,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years for a maximum of $12,000, to attend any of our over 40 schools offering culinary programs across the U.S. Contact Julie Walsh at The Art Institutes at 1-800-275-2440 for more information and scholarship details.

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C-CAP CAREERS THROUGH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
Students enrolled in a C-CAP program may compete for a full-tuition scholarship to be used for either a two- or four-year degree program at any one of over 40 U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. Scholarship value is approximately $38,000–$95,000; current tuition rates at chosen school will apply. Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers academic tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools.

For more information, speak to the C-CAP Director at your high school, visit www.ccapinc.org, or call 212-974-7111.

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THE GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Great Food Truck Race Scholarship Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older and have achieved a high school degree or GED equivalent. The contest entry form, as well as all of the official rules can be found on FoodNetwork.com/Scholarship.

Interested participants are encouraged to submit a short essay (2,000 characters maximum) explaining how a scholarship to The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes would help them expand their knowledge of global cuisines. The contest begins on August 17, 2012 and closes at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 28, 2013.

A tuition scholarship of $20,000 may be applied toward the tuition costs associated with obtaining either a certificate, diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in the culinary arts at any of The Art Institutes U.S. locations offering culinary programs. Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers academic tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools.

The full tuition costs of these programs vary by school and state, but if you visit here, you can receive more information about program duration, tuition, fees, other costs and more.

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SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIP
Students who are members of SkillsUSA may compete in national championships.

Advertising Design, Culinary, and Photography championship awards:
First place: $20,000 tuition scholarship
Second place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
Third place: $2,500 tuition scholarship

3-D Visualization and Animation, Web Design, and Television Production championship awards:
First place: $10,000 tuition scholarship
Second place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
Third place: $2,500 tuition scholarship

Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers academic tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools.

DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
National championships will be held in June 2013. For details, call 703-777-8810 or visit www.skillsusa.org. Entrants of the SkillsUSA competition may contact Julie Walsh at The Art Institutes at 1-800-275-2440 for scholarship details.

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FCCLA COMPETITIONS
First-place team of the National FCCLA Culinary Competition will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of over 40 U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for second place team entrants and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third-place team entrants will also be awarded.

First-place award of the National FCCLA Fashion Design and Fashion Construction Competitions will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in the U.S. offering a Fashion program. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for second-place and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third-place will also be awarded in each competition.

First-place team of the National FCCLA Hospitality Competition will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of over 40 U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for second-place team entrants and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third-place team entrants will also be awarded.

First-place winners (either team or individual) of the National FCCLA Interior Design Competition will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in the U.S. offering an Interior Design program. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for second-place and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third place will also be awarded (either team or individual).

To learn more about FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) competitions, visit www.fcclainc.org. Applicants for the scholarships noted above must be a senior graduating in the competing year, and a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Contact Julie Walsh at The Art Institutes at 1-800-275-2440 for additional scholarship details.

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EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The $30,000 Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy high school senior who has enrolled at one of the eligible Art Institutes schools. Evelyn Keedy, a highly respected High School Admissions Representative with The Art Institutes for many years, served in several capacities at The Art Institute of Dallas, a campus of South University, before beginning her work as an Art Institutes Representative at high schools in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. She is fondly remembered for her enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to serving the students of The Art Institutes schools.

DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
Applications must be postmarked by May 6, 2013. The entrant will be notified by June 3, 2013.

HOW TO ENTER
Applicants for the Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship must submit the following information. To simplify the submission process, please enclose as many elements of your application as possible in one envelope and mail it to The Art Institutes, c/o Terri DeRubeis, 210 Sixth Ave., 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

• A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired.

• An official high school transcript indicating current 3.0 grade point average or higher, and class rank.

• A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher.

• A letter of recommendation from an employer, club sponsor, coach, or community service leader.

• A typed resumé stating educational background, extracurricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community involvement, and awards.

• A 200-word essay about your career choice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
Scholarship awards are contingent upon acceptance to the chosen Art Institutes school and are awarded in the form of a tuition credit. All tuition scholarships are awarded toward a bachelor’s or associate’s degree, diploma program, or certificate program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the recipient must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher during his or her studies at the chosen Art Institutes school; a GPA of less than 2.5 will result in a loss of scholarship. In the event that the scholarship recipient’s education is terminated, either by the school or by the student, the scholarship becomes null and void. Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers academic tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools. Scholarship recipients must not interrupt their studies; interruption of studies will result in a loss of the scholarship.

All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The judging team is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials.

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THE ART INSTITUTES SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
High school seniors and international students may compete in The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition. Each Art Institutes school will award a partial-tuition scholarship to a student who demonstrates ability and commitment to succeed in a creative career. Scholarship awards are based on the quality of projects submitted by students and vary by school. Details may be obtained by calling The Art Institutes school of your choice.

Entrants must apply to one of The Art Institutes schools and satisfy all acceptance criteria in order to validate the scholarship. Students must begin their course of study at The Art Institutes school of their choice in the summer or fall of 2013 and no later than winter quarter of 2014. If a student wants to transfer to a different Art Institutes school, the receiving school may elect whether or not to accept the scholarship.

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress by completing an 18-month program within 21 months, a 21-month program within 24 months, a 24-month program within 27 months, a 27-month program within 30 months, or a 36-month program within 39 months. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better to retain the scholarship.

The scholarship is not redeemable for cash and may not be used to finance optional programs sponsored by the applicable Art Institutes school. The scholarship covers tuition only and may not be applied against fees, living expenses, housing, or supply costs and may not be transferred. Scholarship money is awarded in the form of a tuition credit, and will be prorated during the length of the student’s degree program. In the event education is terminated either by the student or The Art Institutes school, the scholarship becomes null and void; any future quarter scholarship dollars not used will be revoked and will not be available upon reentry.

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Scholarship offerings vary by school. Contact the Art Institutes school you’re interested in to verify scholarship availability.