2024 GRANT/SCHOLARSHIPS DATES & INFORMATION

Grant and scholarship applications has closed for the year. Please check back in early 2025 for our next round.

Scholarships and Grants

The core mission of Les Dames d’Escoffier is supporting and advancing women in all aspects of the food, beverage and hospitality industries. 

Les Dames d'Escoffier Nashville accomplishes our philanthropic goals not only by mentorship, but also by offering financial support through our annual scholarships and grants. 

These scholarships and grants are offered to women who are employed in or pursuing careers that fall within the above stated core mission and its related fields. This may include, but may not be limited to: agriculture/viticulture, food and beverage production (brewers, distillers, winemakers), chefs, educators, journalists, caterers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, wine, spirits & beer professionals, as well as purveyors of all related goods and services.  

Scholarships 

Our scholarships are focused on education - whether you need financial help obtaining a certification or degree or a continuing educational course or conference. Scholarship funds may also be used to cover school supplies such as textbooks, materials, travel or lodging related to your course. In 2024, these scholarships are monetarily specific with a maximum of $1000 awarded per recipient.

Grants

Our grants are focused on female-owned businesses within our core mission, who need help to grow and/or advance their business.

This might include implementing new technologies, marketing, expanding your product line or offerings, purchasing equipment, hiring an intern or any other related expense that will help your business move forward. In 2024, these grants are monetarily specific with a maximum of $1000 awarded per recipient.

Our scholarships and grants are available to women who reside in the Middle TN region, and meet the criteria specified in the applications