Goya Foods
Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship Program
The Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship Program assists incoming college freshmen majoring in Culinary Arts, Food Sciences, or related fields. Renewable awards are offered for full-time study at accredited two- or four-year institutions, and recipients are selected based on academic merit, leadership, financial need, and a commitment to community service.
Award
$5,000 per year (up to $20,000 total)
Deadline
March 6 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 6 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be entering an accredited two-year or four-year institution as a freshman for the 2026-27 academic year
- Must major in full-time Culinary Arts or Food Sciences program (including Nutritional Sciences, Hospitality Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, etc.)
- Two-year college enrollees must plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree
- Must be a United States citizen, a legal permanent resident, or a student granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent
- Candidates must be obtaining their first undergraduate degree
- Must be willing to complete 10 hours per month of community service
What you'll need
- Essay: "Please explain how Goya has enriched your family traditions."
- One online recommendation form
- Current, complete transcript of grades (grade reports not accepted)
- Proof of Citizenship or Residency (copy of birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate, permanent resident card, or DACA approval letter)
- Financial Documents (first two pages of parent's IRS Form 1040, most recent W-2 forms, or other income verification)
- SAT or ACT test scores (if not listed on the high school transcript and no college transcript is uploaded)
How to apply
- Prepare and scan all required documents, including transcripts, proof of citizenship/residency, and financial records.
- Draft the essay answering how Goya has enriched your family traditions.
- Have your recommender complete and submit the online recommendation form.
- Complete and submit the application with all required uploads through the online portal.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/goyaculinary/
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Goya Foods before submitting.
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