The Institute Of Culinary Education Announces Historic National Scholarship Program

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) today announces the launch of its first-ever #CulinaryVoice Scholarship Challenge. ICE is giving away eight scholarships—totaling more than $140,000—in its search for the next generation of culinary talent. ICE alumni and chefs Eden Grinshpan, Miguel Trinidad, Ashley Merriman and Anthony Ricco appear in a video series to inspire the nation to get creative and enter the scholarship challenge. America will vote for the finalists and the winners will be chosen by a select panel of ICE industry experts.

Entrants upload an original one-minute video to ice.edu/culinaryvoice demonstrating their creativity, passion for food, service or entrepreneurial flair. In the video, contestants should explain who they are, what they hope to achieve in the culinary or hospitality industries and why they deserve one of eight scholarships and the chance to study at the nation's newest, state-of-the-art center for culinary education (opening Winter 2015 in Lower Manhattan).

"This scholarship program coincides with ICE's 40^th anniversary and is consistent with the school's mission to enable the creativity of each individual, empowering them to find rewarding careers in the culinary and hospitality sectors," said Rick Smilow, ICE's president. "We've helped thousands of ICE alumni find their culinary voice, and with the public's help, we're now looking to recognize and reward the eight talented and charismatic individuals whose goal is to excel in the culinary, pastry and hospitality arenas."

The top 50 #CulinaryVoice Scholarship Challenge finalists will be determined by public vote, and for every vote, ICE will make a donation to No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger in America. One full scholarship and one partial scholarship will be awarded for each of ICE's four award-winning career training programs: Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Culinary Management and Hospitality Management.

Key Dates:

• February 9: Entries Open
• March 1: Voting Opens (new entries are still accepted during voting)
• March 28: Entries and Voting Close
• April 3: Winners announced

"ICE was instrumental in helping me refine my culinary technique and exposed me to a range of international ingredients and cuisines," said Miguel Trinidad, ICE alumnus and owner of Manhattan's trend-setting Filipino eateries Jeepney and Maharlika. "I found my culinary voice at ICE and I'm honored to help inspire future ICE students to share their creativity and find their future in food."

For more information and to enter the challenge, visit ice.edu/culinaryvoice

About the Institute of Culinary Education
The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is one of the largest and most diverse culinary schools in the world. Established in 1975, ICE offers award-winning eight to 13 month career training programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Culinary Management and Hospitality Management – with more than 11,000 graduates and successful alumni who are leaders in the industry. ICE also offers continuing education for culinary professionals, hosts more than 400 special events each year, and has one of the world's largest recreational cooking, baking and wine programs with more than 25,000 students annually. In 2015, marking the school's 40^th anniversary, ICE will move to a new, transformative 74,000 sq. ft. facility at Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan, designed for inspiration, creativity and community.  Visit us at ice.edu or join us on Twitter and Facebook @iceculinary to find your culinary voice™

CONTACT:
Stephanie Fraiman
Public Relations Manager
Institute of Culinary Education
(212) 847-0703
[email protected]

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SOURCE The Institute of Culinary Education

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