FCCLA

Awards & Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to Competitive Event participants in select events and levels during the 2023-2024 school year. Collegiate scholarships are offered by partners and are not administered by FCCLA. Final tuition scholarship award amounts and additional qualification requirements are determined by the sponsoring partner. Please contact your state adviser for information on additional state-specific scholarships.

The most up-to-date listing of Competitive Event Scholarship and Award sponsors is included below. 

AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTSAE

A culinary arts degree from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts can help you enter the culinary industry or advance your current career. With campuses in Austin, TX, and Boulder, CO, two of the country’s most bustling culinary cities as well as online culinary arts and pastry arts programs, our diploma and degree options can help prepare students for a variety of exciting career opportunities.

www.escoffier.edu

  • Eligible Events

    The following Competitive Events (Level 3 Only) are eligible to receive scholarships from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts:

    • Baking and Pastry
    • Culinary Arts
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Food Innovations
    • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
    • Nutrition and Wellness
  • National Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top-placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above during the 2024 National Leadership Conference:

    • First Place - $7,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
    • Second Place - $5,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
    • Third Place - $3,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

    All national Level 3 participants in the events listed above will receive a $500 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.

  • State Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top-placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above at all 2024 State Leadership Conferences:

    • First Place - $5,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
    • Second Place - $3,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
    • Third Place - $2,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

    All state Level 3 participants in the events listed above will receive a $500 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.

  • District / Region Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top-placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above at all 2023-2024 District / Region Conferences:

    • First Place - $3,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
    • Second Place - $2,000 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
    • Third Place - $1,500 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

    All district/region Level 3 participants in the events listed above will receive a $500 scholarship to attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.

  • Notices
    • Students must provide proof of the applicable competition award.
    • The scholarships in this category are eligible to be awarded together, but students cannot exceed the overall scholarship maximum of $7,500 in a residential diploma program or $15,000 in a residential Associate Degree program.
    • To provide proof of the applicable competition award, contact:

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICACIA

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is an American private college and culinary school specializing in culinary, baking, and pastry arts education. The college, which was the first to teach culinary arts in the United States, offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, and has the largest staff of American Culinary Federation Certified Master Chefs.

www.ciachef.edu

  • Eligible Events

    The following Competitive Events (Level 3 Only) are eligible to receive scholarships from the Culinary Institute of America:

    • Baking and Pastry
    • Culinary Arts
  • National Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top-placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above during the 2024 National Leadership Conference:

    • First Place - $4,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of America
    • Second Place - $3,500 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of America
    • Third Place - $3,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of America
  • State Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top-placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above at all 2024 State Leadership Conferences:

    • First Place - $2,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of America
    • Second Place - $1,500 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of America
    • Third Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of America
  • Notices
    • Renewable if you maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
    • Available to high school students only.
    • Contact Student Financial and Registration Services at 845-451-1500 or SFRS@culinary.edu if you have any questions about scholarships, eligibility, or other requirements.

THE CULINARY SCHOOL OF FORT WORTHCSFW

The Culinary School of Fort Worth is a nationally accredited culinary institution that offers a more personal, hands-on approach to education for our students. Their small teacher-to-student ratio and professionally trained faculty provides students with the opportunity to be prepared for an exciting career in the industry.

www.csftw.edu

  • Eligible Events

    The following Competitive Events (Level 3 Only) are eligible to receive scholarships from the Culinary School of Fort Worth:

    • Baking and Pastry
    • Culinary Arts
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Food Innovations
    • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
    • Job Interview
    • National Programs in Action
    • Nutrition and Wellness
    • Sports Nutrition
  • National Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above during the 2024 National Leadership Conference:

    • First Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of Fort Worth
    • Second Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of Fort Worth
    • Third Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of Fort Worth
  • State Finalist Scholarships (Texas Only)

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above during the 2024 Texas State Leadership Conference:

    • First Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of Fort Worth
    • Second Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of Fort Worth
    • Third Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend the Culinary School of Fort Worth
  • Notices
    • These scholarships cannot be combined with other CSFTW institutional scholarships.
    • These scholarships are only able to be used at the Culinary School of Fort Worth.
    • These scholarships above are non-transferrable.
    • These scholarships must be used the following Fall or Spring after the student’s graduation from high school.
    • Please contact the Director of Financial Aid at Danielle@csftw.edu if you have any questions.

JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITYJWU

Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 8,600 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

www.jwu.edu

  • Eligible Events

    The following Competitive Events (Level 3 Only) are eligible to receive scholarships from Johnson and Wales University:

    • Baking and Pastry
    • Culinary Arts
  • National Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above during the 2024 National Leadership Conference:

    • First Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend Johnson and Wales University
    • Second Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend Johnson and Wales University
    • Third Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend Johnson and Wales University
  • State Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above at all 2024 State Leadership Conferences:

    • First Place - $1,000 scholarship to attend Johnson and Wales University
    • Second Place - $750 scholarship to attend Johnson and Wales University
    • Third Place - $500 scholarship to attend Johnson and Wales University
  • Notices
    • Renewable for up to 4 years
    • These scholarships are only able to be used at Johnson and Wales University
    • Must send in scholarship verification card by August 10
    • For questions regarding scholarship qualification and disbursement, please contact the Admissions Department (https://www.jwu.edu/admissions/contact-us/index.html)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANSNAP

The National Association of Parliamentarians® (NAP) serves the needs of today’s parliamentarians and those interested in learning about parliamentary procedure. NAP was organized in 1930 and has members in the U.S., Canada, and other countries who actively study and practice parliamentary procedure in civic, charitable, community, faith-based organizations, business and professional associations, and government entities.

www.parliamentarians.org

  • The top three (3) teams in Levels 1 – 3 will each be awarded medallions from the National Association of Parliamentarians during the National Leadership Conference.

SULLIVAN UNIVERSITYSU

Sullivan University is a private institution of higher learning dedicated to providing educational enrichment opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of its students. The institution offers career-focused curricula with increasing rigor from the certificate through diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree levels.

www.sullivan.edu

  • Eligible Events

    The following Competitive Events (Level 3 Only) are eligible to receive scholarships from Sullivan University:

    • All Skill Demonstration Events
    • All STAR Events
    • FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl
    • All Challenge Tests
  • National Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above during the 2023 National Fall Conference and 2024 National Leadership Conference:

    • First Place - $15,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
    • Second Place - $10,000 if pursuing a Culinary/Baking degree; $8,000 for all other programs to attend Sullivan University
    • Third Place - $5,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
  • State Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above at all 2024 State Leadership Conferences:

    • First Place - $10,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
    • Second Place - $6,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
    • Third Place - $3,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
  • District / Region Finalist Scholarships

    The following scholarships will be awarded to the top placing Level 3 participants in the events indicated above at all 2023-2024 District / Region Conferences:

    • First Place - $10,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
    • Second Place - $6,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
    • Third Place - $3,000 scholarship to attend Sullivan University
  • Notices
    • Students will only be allowed to use one competition grant (highest amount received).
    • Starting classes at Sullivan by the fall start immediately following high-school graduation to receive the grant.
    • Competition grants can be used along with academic grants.
    • To discuss eligibility for these grants, please call (502) 456-6505 or contact highschooladmissions@sullivan.edu.

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