Students Receive Scholarships from National Capital Area Chapter
(WASHINGTON, DC) February 6, 2006—The National Capital Area Chapter of The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF) awarded six $500 education scholarships to students in Stratford University’s Culinary Arts Program and L’Academie de Cuisine’s Pastry Arts Program. Each award recipient also receives a year’s student membership in the AIWF.
Scholarship recipients from Stratford University are Stacey Boyd, Matt Finarelli, and John Paschke. Recipients from L’Academie de Cuisine are Csilla Baes-Tanszos, Maya Himawan, and Anna Hostetter.
The Stratford University scholarships were awarded based on the students’ GPA and a written essay. L'Academie de Cuisine scholarships were awarded based on GPA and financial need.
The culinary scholarships support the AIWF’s mission to promote education and understanding of food and wine.
Says Quentin Looney, chair of the AIWF National Capital Area Chapter, “We are thrilled to have such exemplary students receive these scholarships. We are also proud to support Stratford University’s Culinary Arts Program and L’Academie de Cuisine’s Pastry Arts Program—two of the top culinary educational organizations in our region. We look forward to having Csilla, Stacey, Matt, Maya, Anna, and John become active members of our chapter and spread the passion about food and wine.”
“Stratford University is delighted that three of our students have been recognized for their diligence in the program and their service to the community,” says Dan Traster, Dean of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. “This scholarship will help them achieve their goals.”
L’Academie de Cuisine pastry chef and instructor Mark Ramsdell says, “These scholarships provide tremendous validation of our students’ efforts and serve as terrific encouragement and support for their future studies. L’Academie de Cuisine and its Pastry Arts Program are honored to be included in this important AIWF program.”
Established in 1981 by Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, and others, The American Institute of Wine & Food is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to sharing the passion for knowledge of food and wine with its members and the public through local chapters, programs and publications. The National Capital Area Chapter has over 350 individual members, including enthusiasts, students, and food and wine professionals. For more information about the chapter, visit www.aiwf.org/dc.
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