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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WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship

The WEBstaurant Store, LLC

$5,000 June 15, 2025 See Details

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The WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship is available to minority students who are majoring in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a closely related field. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship

The WEBstaurant Store, LLC

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$5,000

deadline

June 15, 2025
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The WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship is available to minority students who are majoring in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a closely related field. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Fair Chance Trade School Scholarship

Washington State Fair Foundation

$3,000 January 31, 2025 See Details

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The Fair Chance Trade School Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students within Washington State who will pursue an education in a trade. Adult learners who have been out of high school for at least one year are also eligible. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and be currently working,...

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Fair Chance Trade School Scholarship

Washington State Fair Foundation

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$3,000

deadline

January 31, 2025
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The Fair Chance Trade School Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students within Washington State who will pursue an education in a trade. Adult learners who have been out of high school for at least one year are also eligible. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and be currently working,...

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Michael Douglas Edwards Scholarship for Culinary Arts

Sandhills Community College

$2,800 May 01, 2025 See Details

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The Michael Douglas Edwards Scholarship for Culinary Arts is available to second-year students at Sandhills Community College. You must be a culinary arts major, have/maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA, and demonstrate leadership qualities in school activities and the community to be eligible for this award.

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Michael Douglas Edwards Scholarship for Culinary Arts

Sandhills Community College

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$2,800

deadline

May 01, 2025
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The Michael Douglas Edwards Scholarship for Culinary Arts is available to second-year students at Sandhills Community College. You must be a culinary arts major, have/maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA, and demonstrate leadership qualities in school activities and the community to be eligible for this award.

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Lobdell Teaching Restaurant Scholarship

Northwestern Michigan College - Departmental Scholarships

$2,500 March 01, 2025 See Details

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The Lobdell Teaching Restaurant Scholarship is available to first-year culinary arts students at Northwestern Michigan College. You must be from Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Wexford, or Grand Traverse County to be eligible for this renewable award. You must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

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Lobdell Teaching Restaurant Scholarship

Northwestern Michigan College - Departmental Scholarships

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$2,500

deadline

March 01, 2025
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The Lobdell Teaching Restaurant Scholarship is available to first-year culinary arts students at Northwestern Michigan College. You must be from Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Wexford, or Grand Traverse County to be eligible for this renewable award. You must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

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Jamon L. Burchett Memorial Scholarship

Perry County Community Foundation

Up to $2,340 January 20, 2025 See Details

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The Jamon L. Burchett Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students within Perry County, Indiana, who plan to pursue education or training in a vocational field (i.e. auto mechanics, welding, electrical, plumbing, etc.) at an accredited institution. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Jamon L. Burchett Memorial Scholarship

Perry County Community Foundation

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Up to $2,340

deadline

January 20, 2025
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The Jamon L. Burchett Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students within Perry County, Indiana, who plan to pursue education or training in a vocational field (i.e. auto mechanics, welding, electrical, plumbing, etc.) at an accredited institution. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this award.

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ProStart Scholarship - Art Institutes

Art Institutes

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The ProStart Scholarship is available to students who involved with the ProStart program and are interested in enrolling at an Art Institute location. You must be pursuing a culinary arts degree to be eligible for this award.

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ProStart Scholarship - Art Institutes

Art Institutes

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$2,000

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The ProStart Scholarship is available to students who involved with the ProStart program and are interested in enrolling at an Art Institute location. You must be pursuing a culinary arts degree to be eligible for this award.

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Distinguished Visiting Chef (DVC) Scholarship

Johnson and Wales University

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The Distinguished Visiting Chef (DVC) Scholarship is available to students majoring in culinary/pastry arts at Johnson and Wales University, Providence, Charleston, Norfolk or North Miami. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on academic achievement, faculty recommendations and success in the summer Advanced Standing Program.

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Distinguished Visiting Chef (DVC) Scholarship

Johnson and Wales University

award

$2,000

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The Distinguished Visiting Chef (DVC) Scholarship is available to students majoring in culinary/pastry arts at Johnson and Wales University, Providence, Charleston, Norfolk or North Miami. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on academic achievement, faculty recommendations and success in the summer Advanced Standing Program.

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