ACFEF Accreditation Grant: Graduate Cert Uplevel

ACFEF Accredited Program Graduate Certification Grant
Grant Deadlines: 15th of Each Month
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation will award grants on a competitive basis to graduates of ACFEF accredited programs to support their next level of professional certification up to Certified Sous Chef (CSC) and/or Certified Working Pastry Chef (CWPC).

The ACFEF accreditation commission supports our graduates beyond graduation and encourages them to continue their professional development and education through these accreditation grants.
Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Be a graduate of an accredited ACFEF culinary or baking & pastry program (must provide transcript and/or degree
- Currently certified at the CFC/CFPC or CC/CPC level.
- Be an active member of the national American Culinary Federation or local chapter.
- Secondary graduates may apply within 4 years of date of graduation.
- Postsecondary graduates may apply within 4 years of date of graduation.
- Letter of recommendation from a present employer, chef, or culinary educator.
Application Procedures
- Applications for the ACFEF certification grant must be submitted through the web portal, with required supporting documents.
- Applications are due by the 15th of each month to be reviewed for approval.
- Grants are awarded by the 1st Monday of the following month.
- Applicant must pay $75 and will receive a grant of $175 to cover the total certification application fee of $250.
- Grant is awarded as a credit towards the certification process.
- Grant expires six (6) months after the date of award in which applicants may reapply with no penalty.
*Grant awardees unsuccessful with the first attempt at the written or practical exams may reapply for a reduced award of $75

Revocation of Aid
The ACF reserves the right to cancel any grant at any time if the applicant fails to meet the standards of any grant requirements or falsifies information reported.

Applicant Information
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Email
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Address

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ACF Member Number
ACF Certification Level (current)
School Information
School name
Degree earned
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Required Documents
Letter of Recommendation (current employer, chef, or culinary educator)

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School transcript or diploma

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If awarded the grant, I authorize permission to the American Culinary Federation and its subsidiaries to use the information included in this application for distribution in both printed and digital matter. I understand that I will not be compensated and that I may not be notified of each use.*

I hereby certify that the information I have submitted is correct. I authorize the release of this information to the grant committee and will provide additional information or verification upon request.
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ACFEF Accredited Program Graduate Certification Grant

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