Announcing The Trotter Project 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners!

Each year, The Trotter Project awards tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to individuals pursuing post-secondary degrees in the restaurant, hospitality, and food science agriculture industries. Profiles of this year’s scholars are below.

The Trotter Project's scholarship program aims to inspire and develop the next generation of chefs, entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry innovators. By supporting their educational journeys, we are committed to empowering future generations who will contribute and advance these fields. 

The Charlie Trotter Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship

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The Charlie Trotter Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship ~

Kiana Conway

Napa Valley College Culinary Arts

Ava Williams

Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Arts

The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

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The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship ~

Oliver Hammes

The Ohio State University, Food Science Agriculture

Aiden Martin

Cornell University, Food Science Agriculture

The Homaro Cantu Scholarship

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The Homaro Cantu Scholarship ~

Julianne Jones

Utah State University, Hospitality Management

Laila Vieira

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Hospitality Management

The Trotter Project scholarships are available to anyone pursuing an undergraduate degree related to the culinary arts, hospitality industry, or food science agriculture, and enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming year. There are no age restrictions – applicants can apply at any point during their education.

We are thrilled to support these talented individuals and look forward to their future contributions to the foodservice and hospitality industry.

ELIGIBLILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have 2.5 or higher GPA (unweighted)

  • Must be a high school senior, incoming or current college student to qualify for scholarship

  • Complete full online application

  • Must be attending an accredited college/university in the USA

  • Must submit the following documents:

  1. Resume highlighting community service, jobs, internships

  2. Transcript displaying cumulative GPA weighted/unweighted

  3. Letter of recommendation from someone who can discuss applicants academic achievements and/or character

  4. CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY - Must submit documentation from college/university demonstrating a remaining balance/finanacial need.

  5. OPTIONAL* Video expressing how you pursue excellence, your interest in culinary arts/baking pastry, hospitality management or food science agriculture. This is your opportunity to express individuality/creativity, passion, commitment and any other positive qualities you want us to know about. Videos should not exceed three minutes.

  6. Everything must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m CST, May 15th, 2024

New Applicants

Past Trotter Project scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply for consideration. 

THE TROTTER PROJECT SCHOLARSHIPS

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THE TROTTER PROJECT SCHOLARSHIPS 〰️

The Charlie Trotter Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship

Up to $10,000


Named for Chef Charlie Trotter and his legendary commitment to excellence in the Culinary Arts, this award will be given to Culinary Arts and Baking or Pastry students attending any accredited college or university in the USA.

The Homaro Cantu Scholarship

Up to $10,000


This award, named in honor of The Trotter Project’s founding president, recognizes outstanding Hospitality Management students attending any accredited college or university in the USA.

The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

Up to $10,000


Named for James Beard Award winner Farmer Lee Jones, who is committed to sustainable agricultural practices at his family’s 300-acre farm. This award will be given to Food Science Agricultural students attending any accredited college or university in the USA.

2023 Recipients

  • Acacia Bartel

    HOMARO CANTU SCHOLARSHIP

    San Diego State University

  • Lucinda Lopez

    HOMARO CANTO SCHOLARSHIP

    CA State Polytechnic University

  • Aiden Martin

    FARMER LEE JONES SCHOLARSHIP

    University of Massachusetts, Amherst

  • Isabel Ruggieri

    FARMER LEE JONES SCHOLARSHIP

    Temple University

  • Angela Clese

    CHARLIE TROTTER PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

    Culinary Institute of America

  • Josue Cervantes

    CHARLIE TROTTER PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

    Johnson & Wales University

Previous Scholarship Recipients

2021 Recipients

2020 Recipients

2019 Recipients

2018 Recipients

2017 Recipients

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