CLASS OF 2023 PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Legal resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories

• Between 18 and 25 years old as of January 1, 2023

• Must be of Latin heritage or ancestry (anyone born in or with ancestors from Latin America)

• Have one year of restaurant kitchen experience, be a graduate from a Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), the National Restaurant Association’s Pro Start Program, or be a graduate of a similar high school or community workforce development culinary arts instructional program

• Have a high school diploma or GED

• Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude

 

CLASS OF 2023 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete and submit the application form, including short-answer questions.

• Submit all post-secondary school transcripts (if applicable) and high school diploma or GED.

• Submit a photo ID such as driver’s license or state ID for proof of residence and age.

• Submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation completed by a foodservice employer or instructor (preferred) that you have worked with during the past year. A letter from an additional instructor or another type of employer or community leader will be accepted if you have not worked with a foodservice employer; no family members.

• Familiarize yourself with the Institute of Culinary Education’s Culinary Arts diploma program prior to applying.