Foundation

Investing in the Future of Food

The Research Chefs Association, through the Research Chefs Foundation, provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to qualified students and professionals pursuing higher learning and continuing education in Culinology®, culinary arts, and food science.

Founded in 2002, the Research Chefs Foundation was established to help achieve the RCA mission: Communicate and enhance the value of Culinology by supporting education, development, and recognition of its community of practitioners.

Together, we are making educational opportunities possible for a greater number of students and food industry professionals who are committed to Culinology.

• RCF 2010 Community of Donors
• Use of Funds
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Scholarship Recipients
• Contribute to the RCF
• Board of Directors 

Testimonials from scholarship recipients: 

	Maxwell D. Wagner University of Cincinnati 2010 Higher Education Scholarship Recipient “This RCF scholarship will allow me to further explore the more technical and scientific aspects of the culinary arts, and ultimately forge an understanding of the world around me.”
	Emily J. Cantor  Bedemco, Inc. 2010 Continuing Education Scholarship Recipient “I plan to use the scholarship to complete the Culinology® Workshop series in preparation for taking the CRC certification exam, and ultimately work with food policy agencies to address issues in global food supply and security.”
	Ashley J. Bernstein University of Nebraska - Lincoln 2010 Michele Block Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipient “We are all connected.  In the future, I plan on collaborating with scientists in agriculture and nutritionists to reach out and feed the world’s population.”
	Stephanie E. Grau Southwest Minnesota State University 2010 CuliNex Organic and Natural Foods Culinology® Scholarship Recipient “This scholarship…will open doors during my journey to continually expand my knowledge base …in the hopes of maturing into a resourceful culinologist.”

The RCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your gift may be deductible for tax purposes. Please consult your tax advisor. For further information on RCF fundraising activities please contact Jim Fowler at RCA Headquarters, (678) 303-2988.