APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS HAve CLOSED

Please check this website later for information on our scholarship winners!

- 2025 scholarships will open in January of 2025 -

There are more ways than ever for you to apply for funding opportunities!

  • Take an online class! - the art of mixology, cheese tasting 101, perfecting the mother sauces, knife skills, beekeeping basics

  • Pursue a certification! - cider or cheese certification, sommelier, cicerone

  • Register for a virtual conference!

  • Buy a new display case for your bakery!

  • Attend a virtual trade show!

If you're learning something in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, then it's likely you can get funding for it. It's easy to apply! Don't delay!

Annual scholarships are available through the Les Dames Austin chapter to be used Central Texas women pursuing educational and business improvement opportunities in culinary, hospitality, and fine beverage careers. See the application guidelines section and specific applications, below, for more details.

Before you complete your application…

  • Consider your essay or video: We want to hear about your creativity, inspiration, big dreams, and plans for your community. Share with us! Tell us your unique story!

  • Gather your letters of recommendation: our selection committee will be most impressed by references that are relevant to your current business or aspiring career

  • The educational scholarships can be applied to a single learning opportunity or multiple opportunities that will help you advance your goals

  • The business grants can be applied towards equipment, specialty projects, or a special operational expense

  • These are educational scholarships and business development grants for Central Texas women in the culinary, hospitality, and fine beverage industry. We define ‘Central Texas’ as residing in one of the following counties: Travis, Burnet, Williamson, Lee, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Blanco, Gillespie, Llano

  • Active members of Les Dames D’Escoffier are ineligible to apply

  • Scholarship and grant winners will be notified in early March

  • Good luck!

*Please note that scholarship winners are not eligible for Les Dames d’Escoffier membership during the calendar year that they are granted funds.

Since 2003 the Austin chapter has given $288,000 in scholarships and culinary stipends. These funds support the growth of careers and ongoing studies for women in hospitality, culinary, and beverage. Examples include attending the TEXSOM Sommelier Conference or applying to take the American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional Exam. Are you currently in our industry and have a dream for educational development you have yet to pursue? This is for you!

NEED TO CONTACT US?
For questions about Austin chapter scholarships or the application process, email info@ldeiaustin.org

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