Application Requirements

Five quick things to have ready so you can finish in one sitting.

1. 1

   Confirm you're eligible

   You're a current ACF member affiliated with the Washington State Chefs Association (Chapter WA013), and you're enrolled in, accepted to, or a recent graduate of a Washington culinary program.

2. 2

   Gather your documents — PDF, 10 MB max each

   A transcript (unofficial is fine), two letters of recommendation from instructors, chefs, or supervisors (not family members), and your résumé.

3. 3

   Prepare your short answers

   You'll write briefly and honestly about why you cook, your goals for the next 1–3 and 5–10 years, how this scholarship helps, and your ACF/WSCA involvement and community service.

4. 4

   Mind the deadline

   Submit before the application deadline shown in Award Details. Every applicant hears back by the announcement date — whether or not they're selected.

5. 5

   Sign in, then submit

   You apply behind a free WSCA account so your progress saves automatically — about 20–30 minutes, and you can return anytime. At the end you'll agree to three short statements and get a confirmation email with a tracking code.