The Academy offers many scholarships for new and returning students on a semester basis. Typically, awards range from $500 to $3,000, with one full-tuition scholarship available annually to a new student who meets the criteria. Scholarships are available Online to a limited number of students who meet the eligibility guidelines and are accepted to the Academy as new students for the fall or spring semester.
Scholarship funds are raised through special events, private donations or on-campus activities.
Academy Scholarships Include:
- The Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala Scholarships. Over $100,000 was awarded last year.
- Vince deFinis Restaurant Gala Scholarship
- Chaine des Rotisseurs Scholarship
- Frances M. Zaberer Foundation Scholarships
- William Sprinzing Endowment Scholarship
- Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Scholarships
- Bob Friend Scholarship of Culinary Arts
- Joseph R. Dougherty Memorial Scholarship
- Major League Management Scholarship
- Atlantic City Restaurant Association Scholarship
- Careme's Scholarship
- Michael John Brown Memorial Scholarships
- V. Lawrence Brice Endowment Scholarship
Annual campaign scholarship applications are accepted during late fall and early winter, with forms available on-line and in the college's Financial Aid office and the Academy office. Awards are made at the Scholarship and Awards Ceremony in May, when the recipient is invited to meet the scholarship donor.