Taste of Buffalo Scholarship Program

Taste of Buffalo, Inc. in its continuing commitment to Western New York, is proud to offer a scholarship program for college-bound students in the eight counties of Western New York.

A total of five $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded and will be based on the criteria and terms described in the scholarship applications.

Four $1000 scholarships will be awarded to students who will pursue a degree in the Foodservice or Hospitality industries such as Chef, Baking & Pastry Arts, Travel & Tourism, Hotel Management, etc.

One additional $1000 scholarship will be awarded in partnership with Tops Markets, to a student pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts/Culinary Arts Management such as Nutrition & Wellness, Holistic Nutrition, Food Entrepreneurship, Food Retail Operations, Restaurant Operations, Food Science, Dietetics, Food Stylist, Food Photography, etc.

2023 Scholarship application deadline has passed. Check back early 2024 to apply.


2023 Taste of Buffalo Scholarship Recipients