Scholarship Opportunity

Chef Maxcel Hardy Memorial Culinary Scholarship

Offered by Michigan Hospitality Foundation

The Chef Maxcel Hardy Memorial Culinary Scholarship supports a graduating senior from a Detroit City high school who will pursue culinary arts, baking, or pastry education at a Michigan postsecondary institution.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Michigan Hospitality Foundation Scholarship Cycle

OpensMarch 1, 2026
DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating senior from a Detroit City high school.
  • Plan to major in culinary arts, baking, or pastry.
  • Attend a Michigan postsecondary institution.
  • Complete the Michigan Hospitality Foundation general scholarship application.

Requirements

  • Complete the Michigan Hospitality Foundation general scholarship application.
  • Submit an essay of at least 500 words.
  • Submit an official transcript from your current school.
  • Provide hospitality-industry work experience information.
  • Upload a resume when required for multiple hospitality work experiences.
  • Provide the requested character reference information.
  • Provide postsecondary school and educational cost information.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Michigan Hospitality Foundation general scholarship application between March 1 and May 1.
  2. 2Provide school, major, degree, academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular, and hospitality experience information.
  3. 3Upload the required 500-word-or-longer essay.
  4. 4Upload an official transcript.
  5. 5Provide hospitality work experience and resume information when applicable.
  6. 6Complete the required reference and financial information.
  7. 7Submit the general application for matching to eligible MHF scholarships.

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