Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Do you like to bake? Are you addicted to cake making shows? A career in baking and pastry arts could be for you. Most future chefs take one of two paths: either culinary education, which is primarily making meals and cuisine, or baking and pastry arts, which deals with desserts, breads and breakfast goods.

The majority of students who major in baking and pastry arts move on to become chefs, bakers, candy makers and even restaurant or bakery owners. Education will teach everything from the basics of making dough rise to advanced level cake decorating and candy tempering.

While there are several colleges and universities that offer baking as a degree, most students attend culinary schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu or the Academy of Pastry Arts. Europe offers dozens of accredited culinary schools that are world-renowned and offer a slight advantage, especially when applying for post-grad work at restaurants and bakeries in the United States.

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Matching Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Colleges

Culinary Institute of America

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $32,800 average out-state tuition; $32,800 average in-state tuition

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,750 average out-state tuition; $35,750 average in-state tuition

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $9,984 average out-state tuition; $9,984 average in-state tuition

Johnson & Wales University-Denver

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $31,158 average out-state tuition; $31,158 average in-state tuition

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Atlanta

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $9,861 average out-state tuition; $9,861 average in-state tuition

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,750 average out-state tuition; $35,750 average in-state tuition

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Miami

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $9,927 average out-state tuition; $9,927 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Majors

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Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

Washington Student Achievement Council

Up to $11,000 Varies See Details

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The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) is available to Washington students who are from vocational training backgrounds. WAVE recognizes graduating high school seniors and community and technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Awards are based on occupational...

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Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

Washington Student Achievement Council

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Up to $11,000

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The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) is available to Washington students who are from vocational training backgrounds. WAVE recognizes graduating high school seniors and community and technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Awards are based on occupational...

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America's Best High School Chef and Pastry Chef Competition

Monroe College

Up to $7,000 Varies See Details

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The America's Best High School Chef and Pastry Chef Competition is open to high school students who have a strong desire to pursue culinary arts or baking and pastry arts at the college level.

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America's Best High School Chef and Pastry Chef Competition

Monroe College

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Up to $7,000

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The America's Best High School Chef and Pastry Chef Competition is open to high school students who have a strong desire to pursue culinary arts or baking and pastry arts at the college level.

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David M. Gardner Memorial Scholarship - WCCC

Colorado Mesa University, School of Applied Technology

$6,400 September 01, 2025 See Details

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The David M. Gardner Memorial Scholarship is available to full - time students at Western Colorado Community College. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a graduate of a Mesa County high school to qualify for this award.

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David M. Gardner Memorial Scholarship - WCCC

Colorado Mesa University, School of Applied Technology

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$6,400

deadline

September 01, 2025
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The David M. Gardner Memorial Scholarship is available to full - time students at Western Colorado Community College. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a graduate of a Mesa County high school to qualify for this award.

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ICE High School Senior Scholarship

Institute of Culinary Education

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The ICE High School Senior Scholarship is open to high school seniors. You must be attending a high school in a New York or Los Angeles campus, take the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test and be interested in a degree or diploma program in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts or Plant-Based Culinary Arts in order to be eligible for this award.

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ICE High School Senior Scholarship

Institute of Culinary Education

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$5,000

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The ICE High School Senior Scholarship is open to high school seniors. You must be attending a high school in a New York or Los Angeles campus, take the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test and be interested in a degree or diploma program in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts or Plant-Based Culinary Arts in order to be eligible for this award.

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Current Postsecondary Students/ACFEF-registered Apprentices

American Academy of Chefs

Up to $2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The Current Postsecondary Students/ACFEF-registered Apprentices for the American Culinary Federation and the American Academy of Chefs is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited, post-secondary college. You must be majoring in culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACF registered apprentice, minimum GPA of 2.75 and have...

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Current Postsecondary Students/ACFEF-registered Apprentices

American Academy of Chefs

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Up to $2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The Current Postsecondary Students/ACFEF-registered Apprentices for the American Culinary Federation and the American Academy of Chefs is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited, post-secondary college. You must be majoring in culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACF registered apprentice, minimum GPA of 2.75 and have...

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Linda Cullen Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

Up to $2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The Linda Cullen Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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Linda Cullen Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

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Up to $2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The Linda Cullen Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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Chef Daniel D'Angelo Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

Up to $2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The Chef Daniel D'Angelo Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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Chef Daniel D'Angelo Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

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Up to $2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The Chef Daniel D'Angelo Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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Chef Chris Neary Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

Up to $2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The Chef Chris Neary Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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Chef Chris Neary Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

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Up to $2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The Chef Chris Neary Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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AAC Ray and Gertrude Marshall Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

Up to $2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

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The AAC Ray and Gertrude Marshall Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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AAC Ray and Gertrude Marshall Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The AAC Ray and Gertrude Marshall Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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AAC John Kacala Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

Up to $2,500 October 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The AAC John Kacala Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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AAC John Kacala Scholarship

American Culinary Federation

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

October 31, 2025
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The AAC John Kacala Scholarship is available to students with a career interest in culinary or pastry arts. You must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate involvement in the field to qualify for this award.

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