Goya Foods Opens Applications for $20,000 Culinary Arts & Food Science Scholarships

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Goya Foods announced the opening of applications for the company's annual $20,000 Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships, available to students nationwide entering their freshman year of college with plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or food science.

"For generations, food has been at the heart of family, tradition and community," said Rafael Toro, national director of public relations for Goya Foods. "By supporting students who want to study culinary arts, food science and nutrition, we're investing not only in their education, but in the cultural and culinary traditions that bring people together."

Since launching the Goya Scholarship Fund, one of the main pillars of the company has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to students across the country, including the sons and daughters of Goya employees, the company said. The Goya Culinary Arts Scholarship is offered on a competitive basis to students enrolling in an accredited two-year or four-year institution. Each scholarship totals $20,000, disbursed as $5,000 per academic year beginning in Fall 2026, and is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student remains eligible.

Applicants will be selected based on the standard requirements established under the Goya Scholarship Fund and administered by Scholarship America, including academic achievement, leadership, community service, financial need and an essay describing how Goya has enriched their family traditions, according to the company. 

Applications are due no later than March 3, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/goyaculinary/