Welcome Applicants

Our Vision

The KLG Culinary Arts Foundation is an endowed awards foundation dedicated to

supporting the culinary inspired dreams of middle and high school girls
garner an appreciation for all things related to a full culinary experience
learn the importance of eating healthy and thereby improving overall health

The program also caters to those not seeking a career in culinary arts but who may simply want to learn new cooking techniques and recipes.

Available Sponsorships & Awards

The goal of the foundation is to develop an enduring awards program providing monetary and culinary tools and resources to minority-American middle and high school girls wanting to pursue a career in culinary arts. The program also caters to those not seeking a career in culinary arts but who may simply want to overcome a fear of cooking or learn cooking techniques.

Award Types:

Cookbooks
Cooking Utensils
Cookware
Bakeware
Culinary School Scholarship

Note: The Grand Award of Scholarship to the Culinary Program of our choice will not be available until 2025. Check back frequently for updates on scholarship availability.

Essay Submissions

Culinary arts represent skills focusing on the preparation, taste and presentation of food

A candidate’s level of interest and demonstrated skill level must be highlighted

An award will be granted based on specific criteria; a panel of judges will evaluate submissions to determine the award type

Award types: cookbooks; culinary tools; scholarships for creative writing, food blogs and critiquing; scholarship to a culinary program of the foundation’s choice (high school applicants only)

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Available Sponsorships

Requirements for an Award

Middle School Applicant

A 350-word essay to include

your love for food and/or desires to learn more
A brief description of yourself
A short video completing your favorite dish or baked goods

High School Applicant *

A 700-word essay
A brief description of yourself and your cooking skills
Tell us how you feel about food and its impact on self and others
Tell us why you should be awarded support to enhance your skills
A short video completing your favorite dish or baked goods

*Scholarships for culinary school is award every 3 to 5 years

4 Reasons to Pursue Culinary Arts

You might think that you’d like to study culinary arts because you’re planning to become a chef. Or, you might think that you don’t need to study cooking at all, because you’re expecting to get those same skills by going straight into a restaurant career. The truth is that the culinary arts involve much more than just learning cooking skills or kitchen safety.

Culinary arts brings together cooking, science, art, and culture all in one field. When you pursue formal education through culinary school, you’ll receive knowledge and skills that will be with you for life. Wondering why you should pursue culinary arts after high school? Here are just a few of the many benefits that you’ll receive:

1. You’ll Be More Culturally Aware

Food is more than just something that we eat to survive. The experience of eating is also deeply social and cultural. When you study culinary arts, you’ll learn how different cultures prepare food, cook, use ingredients, and share meals. You might be able to use some of the techniques that you learn in your own cooking, which will increase the cultural awareness of the people who enjoy your own food. Plus, you’ll be a more knowledgeable, empathetic person by learning about other cultural traditions. This will be especially helpful if you choose to travel, which many chefs do in their careers.

2. You’ll Learn the Art and Science of Cooking

You might be surprised to learn that cooking is extremely artistic. You can craft beautiful dishes, learn how to plate for aesthetics, and use your own creativity to invent new meals and recipes. The skills you learn in culinary school will allow you to successfully express your artistic side as a cook.

Cooking is also scientific. In fact, the chemistry and physics of cooking is frequently taught to students as a course on college campuses. In culinary school, you’ll have firsthand experience with cooking science as you explore everything from caramelization to fermentation.

3. You’ll Understand Nutrition

The depth of knowledge that you’ll learn in culinary school will make you more aware of appropriate nutrition choices, and will help you expand your palate to foods that you may not have even tried. You’ll learn about different restaurant trends, like the growing interest in plant-based foods or sustainable seafood. This level of knowledge will make you a pro at understanding how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and for others.

4. You’ll Learn from a Variety of Teachers

Culinary school gives you the unique opportunity for real, hands-on experience through a variety of teachers from different backgrounds and with different techniques. You’ll be able to see different ways of gaining and using skills in the kitchen. The more people that you can learn from in culinary school, the better your own skills will be in the future.

Explore Your Passion for the Culinary Arts

The KLG Culinary Arts Foundation mentors and sponsors underprivileged young women who have a passion for the culinary arts. We provide resources, grants, and scholarships based on submitted essays. Contact us today for more information on our culinary arts assistance programs.

Food Safety and Nutrition are Necessary Skills

Learning to safely cook nutritious meals for yourself is a skill that you will carry with you throughout your life. You can also use your knowledge to teach others important food handling and cooking skills that could enrich their lives, too. Being able to cook well is cost-effective and gives you the opportunity to make healthy eating choices. It’s also a great deal of fun! If you’re planning a birthday party, for instance, you’ll be able to provide your own menu or even decorate the desserts.
Cultural Appreciation and Diversity are at the Core of Culinary Arts

When you study culinary arts, you will have the chance to experience cuisines and dishes from all over the world. You’ll learn how other people cook and prepare food.This knowledge will deepen your understanding of different cultures and ways of living. This will help you feel more connected to the world at large. If you do choose to have a career in cooking, you might even find yourself wanting to travel to experience cooking in different locations.
Cooking is a Creative Art

With the popularity of television shows like MasterChef and Chopped, more and more people are beginning to understand that cooking is an art form. Just as you might write or paint for self-expression, you can do the same through cooking. You can invent new recipes or add your own creativity to existing dishes. You can play around with the sights, smells, and even sounds of food, learning the art of plating meals or designing menus. More than just a way of staying alive, cooking provides an outlet for your imagination.
Cooking is a Science

Cooking is a surprisingly great way to learn chemistry. In fact, the science of food and cooking is a regular fixture in chemistry classrooms. Molecular gastronomy, or the study of how food is changed by various cooking processes (such as temperature), gives you the opportunity for hands-on experiences in science.
Teamwork and Leadership are Necessary in Culinary Arts

Chefs must be able to communicate effectively and work together to achieve success in the kitchen. As you study culinary arts, you’ll also be learning leadership, teamwork, and communication lessons that will be useful no matter where you go after graduation. When employers see culinary school on your resume, they’ll know that you completed an educational program that required working together with others in order to accomplish a common goal. That kind of skill is an asset to employers in any career field.
Prepare for the Future with Culinary School

Regardless of your future career path, the skills you learn in culinary school will carry you throughout your life. Are you planning to study culinary arts? Contact KLG Culinary Arts Foundation today for information on attending culinary school through our scholarship program.