The Charlie Trotter Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship

Our mission is to inspire and support the next generation of industry leaders by offering scholarships to individuals pursuing undergraduate degrees in culinary arts, hospitality management, and food science agriculture.

The Trotter Project scholarships are available to anyone enrolled in an accredited US college or university for the upcoming academic year. There are no age restrictions – applicants can apply at any point during their education.

ELIGIBLILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must have 2.5 or higher GPA (unweighted)
- Must be a high school senior, incoming or current college student to qualify for scholarship
- Complete full online application (apply below)
- Must be attending an accredited college/university in the USA

Must submit the following documents:
- Resume highlighting community service, jobs, internships
- Transcript displaying cumulative GPA weighted/unweighted
- Letter of recommendation from someone who can discuss applicant's academic achievements and/or character
- CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY - Must submit documentation from college/university demonstrating a remaining balance/financial need.

VIDEO expressing how you pursue excellence, your interest in culinary arts/baking pastry, hospitality management or food science agriculture. This is your opportunity to express individuality/creativity, passion, commitment and any other positive qualities you want us to know about. Videos should not exceed three minutes.

Everything must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m CST, May 15th, 2025