Jones Dairy Farm Endowed Scholarship Fund at the CIA
Established in May 2006, the Jones Dairy Farm Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) supports six scholarships annually. CIA juniors and seniors pursuing baccalaureate degrees in Culinary Arts Management are eligible to apply for the scholarship by submitting a short essay and original recipe using a Jones' product. Awards are restricted to students with a demonstrated financial need and grade point average (G.P.A) of 3.0 or higher.
In honor of the scholarship endowment, the CIA renamed the Breakfast Cookery kitchen the "Jones Dairy Farm Kitchen" where both Breakfast and Lunch Cookery courses at the CIA are held.
"We salute the hard work and dedication these talented students have exhibited during their CIA experience and anticipate following their careers post graduation," said Jones. "Like Jones Dairy Farm, the CIA is committed to the advancement of the foodservice industry by setting the ultimate standard of excellence. It’s this high level of achievement that excites us about awarding the Jones’ scholarships for years to come."
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees, as well as certificate programs, in either culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. As the world's premier culinary college, the CIA has a network of more than 37,000 alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz, Anthony Bourdain, Cat Cora, Harold Dieterle, Steve Ells, Todd English, Duff Goldman, Sara Moulton, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The college has campuses in New York (Hyde Park), California (The CIA at Greystone, St. Helena), and Texas (San Antonio), as well as an additional location in New York City (Astor Center, Manhattan). In addition to its degree programs, the CIA also offers courses for professionals and food enthusiasts, as well as wine education. For more information, and a complete listing of program offerings at each site, visit the CIA online at www.ciachef.edu.
Most Recent Scholar
Christopher Lauber: This Melvindale, Michigan native’s first experience in the foodservice industry helped set the tone for his future. Christopher began working as a dishwasher at the Hillside House Restaurant in St. Ignace, Michigan. Soon after starting, he began trimming vegetables and other basic prep responsibilities. He found his willingness to work hard on the fundamentals lead to his being asked to complete new jobs and responsibilities in the kitchen. Later, after earning his Culinary I and Culinary II certification at the William D. Ford Tech Center in Westland, Michigan, Christopher decided to attend the CIA to further his education because of his love for food, wine, entertaining and the hosting of major events. Since arriving at the CIA, Christopher has excelled. He received the Frances Roth Leadership Award, has maintained a 3.23 grade point average and has perfect attendance through his first six semesters of college. Following his CIA experience, Christopher plans to travel to Europe to get a true understanding of their food and culture, bettering myself along the way. Eventually he’d like to settle down and open his own cheese and wine bar.
2010 Jones Dairy Farm Scholars
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