Women pursuing education in culinary, hospitality, beverage, and agriculture fields encouraged to apply
The San Antonio chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is now accepting scholarship applications from women in the San Antonio area who are pursuing post-secondary education in the culinary arts, wine and beverage, hospitality, agriculture, or related food industries.
The women’s professional organization will award up to $20,000 in scholarships for the 2026 academic year to support emerging leaders in the region’s vibrant food and hospitality community.
Since 1995, the San Antonio chapter has awarded more than 94 scholarships totaling over $329,000, helping talented women pursue education and careers in culinary and hospitality fields.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need, attend an accredited institution, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Scholarships are open to women who are residents of San Antonio, Bexar County, or one of its contiguous counties.
The scholarship application is available online at: https://www.ldeisanantonio.org/scholarships
Past scholarship recipients have attended institutions including the University of the Incarnate Word, St. Philip’s College, Johnson & Wales University, and The Culinary Institute of America, among other higher education programs.
Completed applications must be submitted by May 31, 2026. Applications may be submitted online or emailed to scholarships@ldeisa.org.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 30, 2026, and funds will be distributed directly to recipients’ educational institutions.
For more information about the scholarship program, contact Elise Russ at scholarships@ldeisa.org.
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About Les Dames d’Escoffier San Antonio
Les Dames d’Escoffier San Antonio (LDEI-SA) is a chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a nonprofit organization of professional women leaders in the food, beverage, hospitality, and agriculture industries worldwide. The organization supports the next generation of women in these fields through scholarships, mentorship, education, and philanthropy.
For more information, visit: https://www.ldeisanantonio.org
