LDEI STL Scholarship Application
The St. Louis Chapter has conducted fundraising projects and awarded scholarships since our inception in 2008. Collectively, LDEI chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Italy have awarded more than $4 million in culinary scholarships to deserving students. Many of our scholarship recipients have gone on to illustrious careers in the food, wine, hospitality, and agriculture industries.

LDEI St. Louis Chapter Scholarship Requirements
We are pleased to announce that the Saint Louis Missouri Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International is accepting applications for three scholarships. One scholarship is for $5,000 and one for $3,000 (current university/culinary students) and one is for $1,000 (eligible high school senior planning to attend a university or culinary program). Scholarships will be awarded based on academic accomplishments, career goals, culinary-related experience, professional and personal references, and financial needs. All applications will be reviewed and measured by standardized and weighted criteria.

Applicant Requirements
-You must be female and be a permanent resident in the St. Louis region (150 mile radius), but may reside elsewhere during school terms You must carry a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
-You must be accepted or enrolled in a certificate or degree program and studying a culinary field, dietetics with a culinary component, hospitality, restaurant management or agriculture
-You will attend the LDEI-STL Annual Induction Event and volunteer for at least one (1) LDEI-STL fundraising event, as schedule permits.

Applicants will be notified, the date will be determined.

Application Requirements
-Completed application must be received by April 20, 2026.
-Late applications will not be considered.
-Receipt of application will be acknowledged by e-mail
-Two letters of academic/professional recommendation
-Two letters of personal recommendation
-Academic transcripts (most current available)
-A financial aid form completed by the school’s financial aid office
-All scholarship money will go directly to the school or institution in which the recipient is enrolled
-Scholarship money will be used for tuition only
-Scholarship funds must be used for the Fall semester 2026.
-Any change in enrollment status during the scholarship year is to be communicated to LDEI-STL Scholarship Committee by the Scholarship recipient.
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Applicant Infomation
Name of Applicant (First, Middle, Last) *
Current Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code) *
Email *
Phone *
Alternate Phone
Permanent Address *
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I AM A RESIDENT (150 mile radius) OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION *
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Have you been accepted to attend, or are you currently enrolled in an accredited Educational Institution or Program in a Culinary Field, Dietetics with a Culinary Component, Hospitality, Restaurant Management or Agricultural Program? *
Institution or Program Name *
Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code) *
Phone *
If Acceptance is pending: List Institution, Programs and when you will be notified of Acceptance or Rejection
Community Service
List what you consider significant Volunteer or Extracurricular Activities. *
Briefly describe your responsibilities. *
Must include dates and numbers of hours worked. *
Apprenticeship or Training Programs
List each program. *
Briefly describe training. *
State dates started and completed of each program. *
Indicate number of credit hours, if any. *
If Applicable List:
School / Location; Type of Degree; Date Completed; Certificates, Awards, Recognitions
Employment Record: (Begin with most Recent)
List as many as relevant, following this order:
Position
Hours worked per week
Beginning/Ending Dates of Employment Employer 
Employer Address & Phone
Type of Industry
 *
Essay
Write a 750-word Combined Essay on your Short and Long-term Goals, and why you have chosen to study for a career in Culinary, Hospitality, Restaurant Management or Agriculture. *
Describe an especially memorable experience in one of these areas (Culinary, Hospitality, Restaurant Management or Agriculture). *
Please email the LDEI Scholarship Chair 
-4 Letters of Recommendation: 2 academic/professional, 2 personal.
-Financial Aid and Transcript Information, including: scholarships received provided by the school(s), and transcripts (copies are acceptable).
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, ALL OF THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS ACCURATE AND TRUE. *
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