Invest in Culinary Excellence
WSCA Scholarships & Foundation
Supporting the next generation of culinary professionals through scholarships, apprenticeships, and community education
Available Scholarships
Four annual scholarships honoring culinary leaders who shaped Washington State's culinary education legacy
Darrell Anderson Scholarship
Applications Open
May 1
Application Deadline
August 15
Legacy & Purpose
Honors a 50-year culinary education veteran who trained over 2,000 students
Award Announcement
September 8
Evelyn Enslow Scholarship
Applications Open
May 1
Application Deadline
August 15
Legacy & Purpose
Named for the first female American Academy of Chefs recipient in the Pacific Northwest
Award Announcement
September 8
Joseph Sir Scholarship
Applications Open
October 6
Application Deadline
December 1
Legacy & Purpose
Recognizes a mentor who championed apprenticeship programs
Award Announcement
December 28
Walter Bronowitz Scholarship
Applications Open
February 18
Application Deadline
April 15
Legacy & Purpose
Honors a national ACF leader and apprenticeship pioneer
Award Announcement
May 15
Scholarship Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
- ✓Current ACF member affiliated with the Washington State Chefs Association (Chapter WA013)
- ✓Enrolled in, accepted to, or a recent graduate of a Washington culinary program
- ✓High school students: the Walter Bronowitz Scholarship (Summer cycle) is open to high school students only
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online. One application enters you in the scholarship cycle that's open now.
- Sign in or create a free WSCA account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your transcript, two letters of recommendation, and résumé as PDFs.
WSCA Apprenticeship Program
Program Overview
The ACF Washington State Chefs Association administers a culinary apprenticeship program combining "work and learn" opportunities for aspiring culinary professionals.
Accredited by: National Apprenticeship Committee of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation
For Employers
The program seeks "sponsoring houses" (restaurants, hotels, food service establishments) willing to host apprentices during their training.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact the Apprenticeship Coordinator
Program Documents & Contact
Available resources:
- • Application for Apprenticeship
- • Employment Record forms
- • Program Orientation & General Information
- • Apprenticeship Fee Schedule
- • Related Technical Instruction documentation
Contact Information
Brandon LaVielle
Apprenticeship Coordinator
brandon@lavishroots.com
Support the WSCA Foundation
$1,500/year
- ✓Logo placement
- ✓2 event tickets
- ✓Recognition at dinner
$3,000/year
- ✓Expanded benefits
- ✓Board position
- ✓Event sponsorships
$5,000/year
- ✓Premium benefits
- ✓10 event tickets
- ✓Board position
2024 Fundraising Goal: $50,000
Funds support scholarships, apprenticeships, competitions, and community education programs.
Become a Sponsor