FCCLA

Youth Scholarships

FCCLA, along with FCCLA’s generous partners and sponsors, award over $13,500,000 in scholarships and awards annually. FCCLA members are strongly encouraged to apply for the following youth scholarship opportunities.

All scholarships can be found in the portal the Surveys/Applications tab - Scholarships.

National Technical Honor Society Scholarship

The National Technical Honor Society Scholarship is presented to three (3) outstanding FCCLA Members who are active National Technical Honor Society participants.

  • Selection Criteria: Recipients will be chosen based on their remarkable contributions and leadership within FCCLA and the National Technical Honor Society.
  • Scholarship Award: The recipients of this scholarship will be granted a $1,000 award, which will be directly applied to their college or university tuition.

The application deadline is March 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

2025 National Technical Honor Society Scholarship Winners

  • Taryn Spangler, Indiana
  •  Violet Lowe, Ohio
  • Davin Budy, Oklahoma

FCCLA Memorial Scholarship

The FCCLA Memorial Scholarship pays tribute to the remarkable leadership and contributions of members and leaders. This scholarship opportunity is open to graduating high school seniors who are FCCLA Members who plan to pursue a four-year degree at an accredited institution. The application deadline is March 2, 2026.  at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility: To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a graduating high school senior and an active FCCLA Member.
  • Must plan to pursue a four-year degree at an accredited institution.
  • Selection Criteria: The recipients of the FCCLA Memorial Scholarship will be chosen based on the following:
    • Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills.
    • Active involvement in community service initiatives.
    • A well-rounded profile showcased through participation in diverse activities.
  • Scholarship Award: The selected recipient will receive a one-time scholarship award of $2,500, which will be directly disbursed to the college or university they are enrolling in for the fall semester. The funds must be utilized for tuition, room, and/or board expenses.

2025 FCCLA Memorial Scholarship Winner

Zwilling Culinary Arts Scholarship

The 2026 Zwilling Culinary Arts Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to a high school senior who is interested in pursuing a degree in the hospitality field and will be attending a two- or four-year degree-granting institution starting the 2026 Fall Semester. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the information provided, and a recipient will be chosen by a selection committee. The application deadline is March 2, 2026.  at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility: To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • is a graduating high school senior and an active FCCLA Member
  • is affiliated with national FCCLA by May 31, 2026
  • is currently a senior (grade 12) in high school
  • has a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (based on a non-weighted 4.0 scale)
  • will be attending a two or four-year degree-granting institution, pursuing a degree in the culinary field, starting the 2026 Fall Semester
  • Selection Criteria: Applications will be evaluated for style and expression as well as content. Conciseness of written remarks is recommended.
  • Scholarship Award: The selected recipient will receive a one-time scholarship award of $1,000, which will be directly disbursed to the scholarship recipient. The funds must be utilized for tuition, books, room, and/or board expenses.

2025 Zwilling Culinary Arts Scholarship Winner

  • Violet Lowe, Ohio

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