{"id":231907,"date":"2026-04-08T12:59:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=231907"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:08:07","slug":"uh-maui-college-culinary-scholarship-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/08\/uh-maui-college-culinary-scholarship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply today: hands-on culinary scholarship program through ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½<\/abbr> Maui College"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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The Culinary “Launchpad” Scholarship provides students with hands-on experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> Maui College is offering a special Culinary “Launchpad” Scholarship<\/a> for summer and fall 2026, designed specifically for those eager to get trained and start working in the culinary industry quickly.<\/p>\n

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Through the program, students have the opportunity to take high-demand culinary classes.
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Each successful applicant will receive a $5,000 scholarship, which covers tuition for two summer 2026 classes, along with the cost of required knife kits and uniforms. Textbooks are available to borrow for free. In addition to the scholarships, those who complete the summer courses are guaranteed a spot in two high-demand fall 2026 classes.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s an incredibly exciting time to enter the industry,” said Culinary Arts Program Coordinator Chef Craig Omori. “We\u2019re looking for ten individuals who are ready to dive deep into the craft, science, and culture of cooking in professional kitchens. With workforce needs at an all-time high, a solid culinary education has become a universal passport. We\u2019re proud to offer this scholarship program to those ready to launch their careers.”<\/p>\n

Summer 2026 classes<\/strong><\/p>\n