Get seed funding to help you grow a new business. The Gaston Lenotre Scholarship Foundation has created a $5,000 business grant for all Culinary Institute Lenotre graduates. 

 

The application is open to alumni who are currently starting or have recently started a culinary or hospitality business.

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Apply through February 1st, 2025. All qualified CIL alumni are encouraged to apply by submitting a one-page business summary and brief resume for consideration.

 

Judging will be provided by a panel of six distinguished individuals, representing a variety of backgrounds including hospitality instructors, CIL graduates, business professionals, community leaders and media personalities.

 

Promote your business. The winner will be announced at this year’s Amour & Chocolat Gala on February 14th, 2025. The winner will be featured on the Wall of Fame and will be posted on the HUB!

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