Al Capitanini, a Trustee of Kendall College, created this scholarship to honor his grandfather, Alfredo, who emigrated from Italy with little education and started The Italian Village restaurants that still exist today – 85 years later. The scholarship was established as an endowment to help a culinary student-in-need pursue his or her studies and dreams. Alfredo believed in education and wanted to give students an opportunity that he was not able to afford himself.

This scholarship was established to contribute to the education of talented Kendall students from the School of Culinary Arts and/or the Beverage program, whose professional skills will perpetuate the legacy of gastronomy in the Chicago community.

The Kendall College Hospitality Scholarship is awarded to a deserving Kendall College Hospitality student pursuing a degree at Kendall College. Proceeds received from events hosted by the school of Hospitality Management support the scholarship fund.

Ira Graham, a former Kendall College Trustee, created this scholarship in memory of his wife, Helen B. Graham, who died in 1998. Helen was a long-time baker who baked and gifted Christmas cookies annually, delivering them to firehouses, hospitals, and neighbors in the Evanston community, the original location of the Kendall College campus.

The IWFSC annually awards scholarship grants to qualified students in the Culinary program at Kendall College. One of the awards is designated as the “Ian C. McLean, M.D. Award” in honor of one of their past leaders. Their awards are granted based on the need for financial assistance and demonstrated potential and achievement.

The Jason Cevallos Scholarship was established to carry on the legacy of one of Chicago's brightest young talents in the culinary field. Jason's hard work and passion for great food and drink made him one of the most promising culinarians that Chicago has ever seen. This scholarship serves to fuel that passion for the next generation. The individual receiving the scholarship will be a student pursuing a degree in the Culinary or Beverage program.

The purpose of the Culinary Entrepreneurship Study Abroad Scholarship is to provide a Culinary Associates degree student, who will complete their Bachelor’s in Business with a concentration in International Business at Kendall College, an opportunity to afford the option to study abroad to complete their degree.

Women pursuing a career in the Food, Nutrition, Wine, or Hospitality areas, and who are currently attending a full-time academic program that results in a degree or certificate, are eligible to be considered for the Les Dames d’Escoffier scholarship. Go to https://lesdameschicago.org/scholarships/ to apply.

The Marjorie Fox Wieland Endowment Fund was established by her children and grandchildren in recognition of a remarkable woman who contributed her time and wisdom to the Kendall College community. What drew her to Kendall were the students: individuals striving to create a better future for themselves and the communities in which they live. The scholarship is awarded to a female student-in-need, who is a first- or second-generation descendant from a developing country. Preference is given to a woman who would be the first in her family to attend college and demonstrates an interest in volunteer work.

This scholarship was created when Ray Geraldson retired as Chairman of the Kendall Board of Trustees, where he served for more than 10 years following in the footsteps of his father, who served as a founding Trustee.

Friends and family of Ronayne Leahy-Thomas and Forrest Leahy-Thomas created this fund to award an annual scholarship in memory of the brothers. They were both Kendall graduates and beloved members of the Chicago culinary community.

The William Patrick O'Connell Scholarship was established in the loving memory of William Patrick O'Connell, who was inspired by the culinary arts and loved sharing his extensive knowledge of wine with others. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving Kendall College student pursuing a degree in the Culinary or Beverage program.