Scholarships & Grants

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Scholarships

JWU is pleased to offer a number of programs that assist students in paying for college as well as recognizing a wide variety of scholarships and grants offered by outside organizations. In addition to doing your own research, please review this list carefully to determine your potential eligibility.

The following scholarship programs are only available to full-time, undergraduate day students (for the academic year; please check with Student Academic & Financial Services (SAFS) for summer eligibility).

JWU is in the process of researching additional alternative external scholarship solutions. All accepted/deposited and current JWU students have access to iGrad and its external scholarship portal. It is highly recommended that all students use iGrad for external scholarship searches. You may access this Scholarship Search tool in iGrad to find hand-picked, quality scholarships to help pay for school.

JWU has adopted an institutional policy, whereby the total of all university funded or administered monies offered to a single student may not exceed a specified dollar amount during an academic year. This amount is determined prior to each year’s financial aid offering process.

Students studying through the College of Professional Studies are ineligible for JWU institutional scholarships, JWU institutional grants and JWU institutional awards.

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Discover Academic Scholarships

Questions on academic scholarships can be directed to the Admissions Office: Providence (401-598-2310) or Charlotte (980-598-1300).

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Campus Award

Terms
Based upon performance in high school including rank and curriculum

Conditions
Renewable for up to four years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application process
Must complete JWU admissions application

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to entering JWU students based upon their high school record

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$500-$15,000

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Georgia Hope Scholarship (TE)

Terms
Student must be a Georgia resident with strong academics

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission online

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Student is required to have a 3.0 GPA in a College Prep Track or a 3.2 GPA in a Tech Prep Track

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $3,000

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International Presidential Scholarship

Terms
Renewable for up to 4 years of full-time, undergraduate day school study

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years of full-time, undergraduate day school study

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete and submit Johnson & Wales admissions application accompanied by official transcripts (mark sheets) listing subjects taken, examinations passed, and marks earned

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Incoming international students who demonstrate academic excellence are eligible.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Johnson & Wales University offers academic and merit-based scholarships that are renewable for up to four years. Eligibility is determined during the review of your admission application. For more information about scholarships, contact your JWU representative.

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JWU Achievement Award

Terms
Student must be incoming first-year student (non-transfer) with a high school GPA of 3.0-3.49 at the time of acceptance

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission online

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Student is required to have a high school GPA of 3.0-3.49 at the time of acceptance

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $1,500

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JWU California Scholarship

Terms
Student must be a legal resident of the State of California with strong academics

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission online

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Must be an incoming freshman or an undergraduate transfer student with less than 30 college credits (24 credits beginning Fall 2019). Student is required to have a minimum 3.0 GPA in a College Prep Track.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $5,000

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JWU Excellence Award

Terms
Student must be incoming first-year student (non-transfer) with a high school GPA of 3.5-4.0 at the time of acceptance

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission online

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Student is required to have a high school GPA of 3.5-4.0 at the time of acceptance

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $2,000

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JWU Excelsior Scholarship

Terms
Student must be a New York resident with strong academics

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission online

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Student is required to have a 2.75 GPA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $6,000

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JWU 21st Century Scholarships

Terms
Awarded to selected students from Indiana through the admissions process

Conditions
Renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admissions

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
University Admissions Committee

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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Life Scholarship

Terms
Student must be a South Carolina resident with strong academics

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Student must meet at least two of the three following requirements: A high school GPA of a 3.00 or better and an SAT Math section score of 570 and 30 Reading test, or A high school GPA of a 3.00 or better and a high school class rank percentile of 70 or better (top 30% of class), OR An SAT Math section score of 570 and 30 Reading test and a high school class rank percentile of 70 or better (top 30% of class)

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $3,000

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Presidential Academic Scholarship

Terms
Based upon high school academic record

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Must complete Johnson & Wales admissions application

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to incoming students who have outstanding high school academic records

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$2,000-$20,000

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Transfer Scholarship

Terms
Based upon academic record

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete Admissions application and be accepted

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Review of Academic Transcripts

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $20,000

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Wildcat Award

Terms
Award based upon high school record

Conditions
Renewable for up to four years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply here

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to entering JWU students based upon their high school record

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
up to $15,000


Membership Scholarships

Getting involved in National Student Organizations (NSO) at JWU is one of a number of ways to develop your leadership skills. Pick nearly any major and you will find multiple ways to accelerate your professional growth. Questions on membership scholarships can be directed to the JWU National Student Organizations office at 401-598-2345.

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Career Education Clubs of Florida (CECF) Scholarship

Terms
Participation in state leadership conference

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Must send in scholarship verification card by May 31st

Selection Criteria
Placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in state sponsored events (Accounting, Hospitality, Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice)

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $1,000, 2nd $750, 3rd $500

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Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)

Terms
All finalists are selected by C-CAP

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; maintain 2.75 GPA

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Applications are available through C-CAP; submit all documentation to C-CAP

Deadline Date
Determined by C-CAP

Selection Criteria
Awarded to incoming students who participated in C-CAP's competition events; eligible students must have a minimum combined score of 1030 on SAT math and reading sections (or 22 on ACT composite)

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Full tuition

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FIRST Scholarship

Terms
Students who have participated at least one full season during their junior or senior year on a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team.

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Students must be a senior in high school, accepted to JWU as a full time, day school student and have a 2.75 GPA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $2,500

Contact
National Student Organizations 598-2345

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Florida Public Service Association (FPSA) Scholarship

Terms
Participation in State Leadership Conference

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Must send in scholarship verification card by May 31st

Selection Criteria
Place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a state sponsored event (Criminal Justice Brain Bowl, Forensic Team, Extemporaneous Opening Statement)

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $1,000, 2nd $750, 3rd $500

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JWU PrepareRI Scholarship

Terms
Successfully complete PrepareRI internship

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Application (43k PDF)

Deadline Date
Must apply for admission prior to November 1st

Selection Criteria
Must be accepted to JWU as a full-time, undergrad day school student

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$2,000

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Lodging Management Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in Lodging Management curriculum

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to accepted incoming students who participated in a Lodging Management curriculum*

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000

*Amount of scholarships awarded for participation in specific high school curricula is limited to one per student.

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National Academy Foundation Scholarship

Terms
Based on participation in National Academy Foundation curriculum

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to accepted incoming students who participated in a NAF curriculum.*

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000

*Amount of scholarships awarded for participation in specific high school curricula is limited to one per student.

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ProStart Nationals Scholarship

Terms
Any ProStart student who participated in the JWU sponsored event at national conference

Conditions
Renewable up to four years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Must send in scholarship verification card by Aug 10

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of the JWU sponsored event at national conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $2,500, 2nd $2,000, 3rd $1,500

*Amount of scholarships awarded for participation in specific high school curricula is limited to one per student.

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ProStart Scholarship

Terms
Based on participation in ProStart curriculum

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to accepted incoming students who participated in a ProStart curriculum*

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000
*Amount of scholarships awarded for participation in specific high school curricula is limited to one per student

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ProStart State Scholarship

Terms
Any ProStart student who participates in a JWU sponsored competition

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Scholarship verification cards due by May 31

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of JWU sponsored events at state conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $2,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000

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VEX Robotics Scholarship

Terms
Students must be a senior in high school and have participated on a VEX Robotics team during their junior or senior year.

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
None

Criteria
Students must be a senior in high school, accepted to JWU as a full time, day school student, and have a 2.75 GPA.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $2,500

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National Student Organizations 598-2345


National Student Organization (NSO) Scholarships

Questions on NSO scholarships can be directed to the National Student Organizations office at 401-598-2345.

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Business Professionals of America (BPA) Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's BPA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
$1,000-$7,500 scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of BPA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to $7,500

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DECA Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's DECA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis. Applications received prior to January 1 will be considered for full tuition.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of DECA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to full tuition

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DECA State Scholarship

Terms
Any DECA student who participates in a JWU sponsored event at state competition

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's DECA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Scholarship verification cards due by May 31

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of JWU sponsored events at state conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $2,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's FCCLA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis. Applications received prior to January 1 will be considered for full tuition.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of FCCLA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to full tuition

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Scholarship

Terms
Any FCCLA student who participates in a JWU sponsored event at state competition

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's FCCLA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Scholarship verification cards due by May 31

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of JWU sponsored events at state conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $2,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Scholarship

Terms
Students that compete in the FCCLA National Conference

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's FCCLA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Must send in scholarship verification card by August 10

Selection Criteria
Top three winners in the Star Event (Culinary)

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 (3)

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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's FBLA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis. Applications received prior to January 1 will be considered for full tuition.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of FBLA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to full tuition

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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Scholarship

Terms
Any FBLA student who participates in a JWU sponsored event at state competition

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's FBLA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Scholarship verification cards due by May 31

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of JWU sponsored events at state conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $2,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000

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HOSA Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's HOSA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership

Deadline Date
$1,000-$7,500 scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of HOSA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to $7,500

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HOSA State Scholarship

Terms
Any HOSA student who participates in a JWU sponsored event at state competition

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU's HOSA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Scholarship verification cards due by May 31

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of JWU sponsored events at state Conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $2,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000

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Junior Achievement (JA) Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU’s JA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of JA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to $2,000

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National FFA Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU’s FFA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of FFA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to $7,500

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SkillsUSA National Competition Scholarship

Terms
Any SkillsUSA student who participated in a JWU sponsored event at National conference

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Must send in scholarship verification card by Aug 10

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of a JWU sponsored event at national conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Culinary Arts:1st Place full tuition, 2nd Place $2,500, 3rd Place $1,500
Commercial Baking: 1st Place full tuition, 2nd Place $2,500, 3rd Place $1,500

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SkillsUSA Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU’s SkillsUSA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis. Applications received prior to January 1 will be considered for full tuition.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of SkillsUSA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to full tuition

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SkillsUSA State Scholarship

Terms
Any SkillsUSA student who participates in a JWU sponsored competition

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU’s SkillsUSA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
Scholarship verification cards due by May 31

Selection Criteria
Top three winners of JWU sponsored events at state conference

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
1st $2,000, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000

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Technology Student Association (TSA) Scholarship

Terms
Based upon participation in organization and transcripts

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years; participate in and give support to JWU’s TSA activities

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership.

Deadline Date
Scholarships awarded on an ongoing basis. Applications received prior to January 1 will be considered for full tuition.

Selection Criteria
Any accepted incoming student who is a past or present member of TSA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000 up to $7,500


JWU Scholarships

JWU Scholarships include the Early Visit Grant, the JWU Access to Education Grant, and more. Contact Admissions in Providence (401-598-2310) or Charlotte (980-698-1100) with any questions.

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JWU Station Education Fund Scholarship

Terms
Any child who lost a parent in the February 20, 2003 Station Nightclub fire in West Warwick, RI

Conditions
Renewable for up to four years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None. Candidates must contact the National Student Organizations Office. The Board of the Station Education Fund will confirm eligibility.

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to incoming, undergraduate full-time day school students

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $15,000

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Johnson & Wales University Award

Terms
Awarded to selected students through the Financial Aid process

Conditions
Not renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1 of enrollment year

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid awarding process

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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JWU Admissions Award

Terms
Awarded to selected students through the Admissions process

Conditions
Renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete the JWU Admissions Application

Deadline Date
Varies

Selection Criteria
University Admissions Committee

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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JWU Donated Fund Award

Terms
Awarded to selected students through the Financial Aid process

Conditions
Donor criteria specifies renewability

Source
Scholarship donations

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA, an applcation may be required by the donor

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid Committee

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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JWU Early FAFSA Award

Terms
Available to all incoming domestic first-year students, including transfer students

Conditions
Grant is one-time, non-renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply and be accepted to Johnson & Wales University and also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov using JWU’s school code, 003404

Deadline date
March 1, 2024

Selection Criteria
Student who have been accepted to Johnson & Wales University and who have completed their FAFSA by March 1, 2024 are automatically eligible.

Campus
All (excludes online, continuing education, graduate programs and early enrollment)

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $1,000

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JWU Employee Tuition Waiver

Terms
Eligible JWU employees and their qualifying children maybe eligible for this scholarship

Conditions
Renewable on an annual basis provided both the child and JWU employee continue to meet all of the JWU requirements

Source
Johnson and Wales University

Application process
Applications are available in HR Pulse

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Please refer to the JWU staff handbook or faculty manual, as applicable, for eligibility criteria

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to full-tuition

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JWU Endowment Fund Award

Terms
Awarded to selected students through the Financial Aid process

Conditions
Renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid Committee

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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JWU Future Accounting Leaders Scholarship

Terms
Student must be incoming first-year students

Conditions
Renewable for up to four years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission online

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
For students majoring in Accounting (PVD) and Corporate Accounting (CLT) with a GPA of 3.5 or above

Eligible Campus
All (see selection criteria)

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $10,000

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JWU Residential Experience Grant

Terms
Awarded to incoming, domestic, undergraduate, full-time students with exceptional financial need

Conditions
Must reside in university housing to receive this grant; renewable as long as residing in university housing. Note: This grant is applied to tuition cost (not housing or meal costs)

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1 of enrollment year

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid awarding process

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Amounts may vary per student, per year

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JWU Special Fund Scholarship

Terms
Awarded to selected students through the admissions or financial aid process. The scholarship is for unique awards given by Johnson & Wales University.

Conditions
Some may be renewable as indicated on the acceptance letter

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Varies per award

Deadline Date
Varies

Selection Criteria
Varies by award type

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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JWU Success Scholarships

Terms
Awarded to selected students through the financial aid process

Conditions
Not renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1st

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid award process

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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JWU Visit Grant

Terms
Incoming undergraduate first-year students who take part in a visit experience (Open House, Daily Tour, Career Explorations, or an on campus admissions hosted event) through December 31 of their senior year of high school are eligible. First-year domestic and international students are eligible, regardless of financial need.

Conditions
Renewable for up to four years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
December 31 of senior year in high school

Selection Criteria
Admissions application is needed

Eligible Campus
All (excludes online, continuing education, graduate programs and early enrollment)

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $4,000 ($1,000 annually)

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JWU Yellow Ribbon Match

Terms
Awarded to eligible veterans and their dependents who are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits at 100%

Conditions
Varies

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Students should contact the VA central office

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
For more information contact your financial planner at the campus you attend

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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Wildcat Grant

Terms
Awarded to incoming, domestic, undergraduate students who are enrolled full time

Conditions
Must reside in university housing to receive this grant; renewable as long as residing in university housing

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1 of enrollment year

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid awarding process

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $2500


Other Scholarships

Questions on academic scholarships can be directed to the Admissions Office: Providence (401-598-2310) or Charlotte (980-698-1100).

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American Academy of Chefs/American Culinary Federation Scholarship

Terms
Must be accepted incoming student to JWU and enroll into Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition or Baking & Pastry Arts majors

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Application is available online. Recipient is chosen by facilitators from the American Academy of Chefs (AAC) and the American Culinary Federation (ACF)

Deadline Date

Dec 1

Selection Criteria

Awarded to an accepted incoming student who is enrolled in a full time, day school program at JWU

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$2,500 (2)

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Chancellor Scholarship

Terms
Awarded to exceptional students and recipients of the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Scholarship

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply here.

Deadline Date
Varies

Selection Criteria
Awarded to entering students

Eligible Campus
Charlotte

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $4,000

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Compass Group Scholarship

Terms
Scholarships are awarded to dependents* of Compass Group North America and Compass Group subsidiary employees who have been employed for more than one year. This award is not awarded to any student who is employed by Compass Group or Compass Group subsidiary

Conditions
Renewable for up to four years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Download Compass Group Scholarship application (43K PDF)

Deadline Date
November 1

Selection Criteria
Must have an overall 3.0 GPA

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $5,000 (60)

*Johnson & Wales University defines a dependent child as, natural child-dependent or nondependent, adopted child-dependent or nondependent, stepchild-provided that while participating in this program, he/she is claimed as a dependent on the employees tax return and lives with the employee, foster child-provided that while participating in this program he/she is claimed as dependent on the employees tax return.

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Culinary Essentials Scholarship

Terms
Based on participation in the Culinary Essentials curriculum. Must be an incoming accepted student to JWU and enrolled in a full time, day school program

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Apply for admission and indicate membership

Deadline Date
N/A

Selection Criteria
Awarded to accepted incoming students who participated in a Culinary Essentials curriculum*

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$1,000
*Amount of scholarships awarded for participation in specific high school curricula is limited to one per student.

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DiLeonardo International Scholarship

Terms
Based on criteria determined by DiLeonardo International, Inc.

Conditions
Renewable with new application

Source
DiLeonardo International, Inc.

Application Process
Obtained through DiLeonardo International, Inc., or download DiLeonardo Scholarship form (PDF)

Deadline Date
February 15th

Selection Criteria
Must be admitted to JWU; be a spouse or dependent child of a DiLeonardo employer; full-time undergraduate or full-time or part-time graduate student; have completed the FAFSA application

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Awards up to $5,000

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Distinguished Visiting Chef

Terms
Based upon academic achievement at JWU and success in the culinary arts

Conditions
Renewable

Source
JWU

Application process
No application is required. Eligible students are identified by the Culinary Arts Dean's Office at their campus

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Varies by campus

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $2,000

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Distinguished Visiting Professor

Terms
Based upon outstanding academic achievement and faculty recommendation

Conditions
Renewable

Source
JWU

Application process
No application is required. Eligible students are identified by JWU committee

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Based upon outstanding academic achievement and faculty recommendation

Eligible Campus
Providence and Charlotte

Minimum/Maximum
up to $2,000

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Educational Grant

Terms
Awarded to students with financial need

Conditions
Not renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
JWU Appeals Committee.

Deadline Date
Varies

Selection Criteria
JWU Appeals Committee

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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Family Scholarship

Terms
Two or more sibling members of the same family simultaneously enrolled at JWU

Conditions
Renewable up to 4 years.

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
None

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to both sibling members of the same family. Contact your Financial Planner for more information.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $2,000 each

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Feinstein Endowed Scholarship Fund and Mo Gaebe Endowed Scholarship Fund

Terms
Based on criteria determined by The Feinstein Foundation

Conditions
Renewable up to 4 years

Source
The Feinstein Foundation/Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Must complete a Johnson & Wales University admissions application and be accepted as well as complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need.

Selection Criteria
All recipients must be Rhode Island residents. Preference will be given to Feinstein Junior Scholars. Feinstein Scholar candidates must contact their Financial Planner by February 15.

Eligible Campus
Providence

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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Financial Planning Grant/Teresa Croarkin Memorial Grant

Terms
Awarded to students with financial need

Conditions
Not renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
JWU Appeals Committee.

Deadline Date
Varies

Selection Criteria
JWU Appeals Committee

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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FOCUS Brands Scholarship

Terms
Based on criteria determined by FOCUS Brands

Conditions
Renewable with new application

Source
FOCUS Brands

Application Process
Obtained through FOCUS Brands, or download Focus Brands Scholarship form (PDF)

Deadline Date
February 15th

Selection Criteria
Preference for FOCUS Brand employee/franchisee; FOCUS Brand employee’s child/franchisee’s child; FOCUS Brand employee’s spouse/franchisee’s spouse; accepted for undergraduate admission at JWU; and have completed the FAFSA application

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Awards up to $5,000

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Horatio Alger Scholarship

Terms
Must be a senior in high school with plans to enter college the following fall after graduating; be pursuing a bachelors degree at an accredited US institution; have critical financial need; involved in co-curricular and community activities; demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; have a min 2.0 GPA; U.S. citizen. Go to horatioalger.org for additional information.

Conditions
Scholarship will be disbursed by Horatio Alger Association over 4 years. Student must be in good academic standing each year and is required to provide a copy of their transcripts to HAA.

Source
Horatio Alger Association with up to 100% match from Johnson and Wales University.

Application Process
To apply go to www.horatioalger.org

Deadline date
Apply between Aug 1 and Oct 30

Selection Criteria
Awarded to an incoming accepted freshman who meets all eligibility requirements.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$2,500-$20,000

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James Beard Foundation Scholarship

Terms
Finalists are selected by James Beard Foundation

Conditions
Renewable for up to 4 years

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Applications are available through the James Beard Foundation. Select Education >> Scholarships.

Deadline Date
Postmarked by May 15th

Selection Criteria
Recipients determined by the James Beard Foundation

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to $3,000 (1)

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John Correiro Memorial Scholarship

Terms
Any student attending JWU who is a Fall River resident. Scholarship is available any/all undergraduate and graduate years

Conditions
Non renewable

Source
City of Fall River/Friends of John R. Correiro’s & Citizens Scholarship Foundation

Application Process
Applications are available at the City of Fall River Mayor’s Office; Fall River HS Guidance Offices, and the Fall River Public Library

Deadline Date
Students should inquire/apply in May, the recipient is usually chosen by August

Selection Criteria
Student is selected by a Dollars for Scholars judge who volunteers to process the applications for the city

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$500 with a 100% match by JWU

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Lee Kum Kee Ambassador Scholarship

Terms
Awarded through the financial aid process

Conditions
Non-renewable

Source
Lee Kum Kee Ambassador Scholarship

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after October 1st

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid Committee
Eligible candidates must be pursuing an Associate in Science degree in Culinary Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Science & Product Development Minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required at the time of selection

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
$10,000 per award (Three awards will be made per academic year.)

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Marriott Program Scholarships

Terms
Awarded to selected new and returning students through the financial aid process

Conditions
Renewable

Source
Marriott Hotel Foundation

Application Process
Complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1st

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid Committee

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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Resident Assistant Program

Terms
JWU Resident student who demonstrates strong academic performance along with necessary skills

Conditions
Resident Assistants (RA) must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. All RAs must be enrolled full-time and in good standing with Student Financial Services.

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Applications available via jwuLink

Deadline Date
Varies per campus

Selection Criteria
Awarded to all students who are selected for this program and meet the programs’ participation requirements

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Academic Year: 
Level 1: Up to $3,500 scholarship per term
Level 2: Up to $3,834 scholarship per term
Level 3: Up to $4,167 scholarship per term
Summer: Up to $2,000 for successful completion of the summer term

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Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Scholarship Application

Terms
Based on criteria determined by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Conditions
Renewable with new application

Source
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Application Process
Contact Janette Goodman at janette-goodman@ritzcarlton.com and download Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Scholarship Application form

Deadline Date
February 15

Selection Criteria
Eligible recipients must be graduates of one of Grand Cayman's government high schools and be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in the College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) or the College of Hospitality Management on any campus of JWU including the College of Professional Studies. Certificate programs are not eligible.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to four-year scholarship covering tuition, room and board, and academic fees, with an additional $1,000 for books and supplies

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Room and Board Grant

Terms
Awarded to selected student employees who work for JWU in the summer

Conditions
Not renewable

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Students must apply and work in an approved summer employment position

Deadline Date
Varies

Selection Criteria
Students are hired by various JWU supervisors

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies

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Smithfield Foundation Scholarship

Terms
Based on criteria determined by the Smithfield Foundation

Conditions
Renewable with application

Source
Smithfield Foundation

Application Process
Obtained through parent’s or grandparent’s employer or download Smithfield Foundation Scholarship form (73K PDF)

Deadline Date
June 15th

Selection Criteria
Must be a dependent child or grandchild of full-time or retired employee of Smithfield Foods, Inc., and its family of companies; accepted for undergraduate admission at JWU; and have completed the FAFSA application

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Awards up to $5,000

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Student Assistant Employment Program

Terms
Student who demonstrates strong academic performance along with necessary skills and is enrolled full time in undergraduate day school or graduate school

Conditions
Renewable full-time undergraduate day school or full-time graduate school enrollment

Source
Johnson & Wales University

Application Process
Some areas will require an application. Most departments will require a resume and cover letter for consideration.

Deadline Date
None

Selection Criteria
Awarded to students that work and meet program’s participation requirements.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Summer Up to $1,000 or $2,000 dependent upon the student’s work schedule. Housing and meal swipes are also available to eligible students. 

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Tuition Exchange Scholarship (TE)

Terms
Students who meet the qualifications of both JWU and have a parent who is employed by a TE participating college or university are eligible to apply for this scholarship

Conditions
Renewable on an annual basis provided the student is certified by the eligible parents employing TE college or university and the student continues to meet all of the JWU eligibility requirements

Source
Johnson and Wales University

Application process
Students who have a parent employed at a participating TE college or university must begin the process at that school. The TE officer at that school submits the appropriate forms to JWU. The student must still apply for admission to JWU.

Deadline Date
January

Selection Criteria
Students must be admitted to JWU to receive the scholarship and they must be certified for eligibility by a participating TE college or university.

Eligible Campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Up to full-tuition

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University Award

Terms
Awarded to selected financial aid filers

Conditions
Renewable

Source
Johnson and Wales University

Application process
Students must complete the FAFSA

Deadline Date
As soon as possible after January 1st

Selection Criteria
University Financial Aid awarding process

Eligible campus
All

Minimum/Maximum
Varies


Grants

If you have financial need, you may qualify for grants like these:

Federal Pell Grant

$7,395* for undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree.

*Maximum for 2023-24.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant

Up to $1400 annually. Awarded based on exceptional financial need.

Johnson & Wales Grant

Awarded based on financial need.

JWU awards scholarships based on achievement. 5,400 students have received $62 million in National Student Organization (NSO) Scholarships. Transfer and International student scholarships are also available.