ProStart® National Certificate of Achievement Scholarship
NRAEF scholarship opportunities and course credits are granted to high schools students who earned the ProStart® National Certificate of Achievement.
award amount
Up to $1,500
who can apply
Online or Boulder campus students in select programs may apply.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this scholarship, candidates must:
Complete the requirements of the ProStart program.
Earn the ProStart Certificate of Achievement (pass two national exams, demonstrate a mastery of foundational skills, and work 400 mentored hours).
Enroll and start classes no later than 12 months after the date of high school graduation.
Required to submit a copy of the ProStart Certificate of Achievement to receive the credit and scholarship.
Award Details
While valued and appreciated, scholarships available only to students who place at state and/or national competitions are not available for inclusion on the National ProStart Collegiate Passport.
Courses for which credit will be granted to students holding the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (CU102 or CU100):
| Course Number | Course Description | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CU102 | Culinary Foundations I – Culinary Arts program (Boulder campus or online), Food Entrepreneurship program (online only), or Holistic Nutrition & Wellness program (online only). | 5 |
| CU100 | Culinary Foundations – Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management program (online only) | 6 |
| Scholarship Name | Award | Eligible Programs |
|---|---|---|
| ProStart National Certificate of Achievement Award (associate degree) | $1,500 | Culinary Arts associate degree (Boulder campus or online), Food Entrepreneurship associate degree (online only), or Holistic Nutrition & Wellness associate degree (online only). |
| ProStart National Certificate of Achievement Award (diploma) | $1,000 | Culinary Arts diploma (Boulder campus or online), Food Entrepreneurship diploma (online only), or Holistic Nutrition & Wellness diploma (online only). |
How to Apply
Contact Admissions at Escoffier
To apply, reach out to an Admissions representative for assistance.
Boulder, CO campus: [email protected]
Phone: 877-249-0305
Online Programs: [email protected]
Phone: 877-452-5489
