Goya Foods Offers $80,000 In Culinary Arts, Food Science Scholarships

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Goya Foods announced the open enrollment of the company's annual Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships to students nationwide entering their freshman year of college with an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or food science. Four students will receive a total of $20,000 each. 

Since the inception of Goya's Scholarship Fund in 2011, Goya has granted close to $2 million in scholarships to students nationwide, as well as the sons and daughters of Goya employees. The scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students entering an accredited two-year or four-year institution. Scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 awarded per academic year starting in fall 2024 and are renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains eligible to receive funding. 

"All students should be granted the chance of acquiring a quality education and the opportunity to attend college,” said Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Being a major player in the food industry, Goya is dedicated to enabling the next generation to pursue their passion for food while also relieving some of the financial strain associated with the expenses of higher education.”

Applicants of the Goya Culinary Arts Scholarship will be selected based on the standard requirements established under the Goya Gives program and administered by Scholarship America, including academic achievement, leadership, community service and financial need, as well as an evaluation of an essay explaining how Goya has enriched their family traditions. 

Applications are due March 1.  For more information and to apply, visit https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/goyaculinary/.