Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship

Goya Foods, working through Scholarship America, funds up to four scholarships of $5,000 per year for graduating high school seniors entering an accredited two- or four-year institution as first-time freshmen majoring full-time in Culinary Arts or Food Science. The award is renewable for up to three additional years (or until a bachelor's degree is earned), for a lifetime maximum of $20,000. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA, must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or DACA recipient, and commit to 10 hours of community service each month while enrolled; children of Goya employees or brokers may apply if they meet the same criteria. The application requires a current transcript, proof of citizenship/residency, financial documentation (such as a 1040 or W-2), one online recommendation form, and an essay on how Goya has enriched the applicant's family traditions. Recommendation forms for the 2026-27 cycle were due March 6, 2026 at 3:00pm Central Time, with notifications in April and payment in August; 2027 program details are not yet posted.

Eligibility

Fields of studyCulinary Arts · Food Science

DemographicsNo formal heritage or nationality requirement; applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or DACA recipient. The required essay asks how Goya has shaped the applicant's family traditions, so it rewards a genuine connection to Hispanic/Latino food culture even without a strict eligibility gate.

Applying

$5,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years (or until a bachelor's degree is earned) for a lifetime maximum of $20,000.