The James Beard Foundation Scholarships program assists aspiring and established culinary professionals and food studies scholars who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school, hospitality institution, college, or university. This year JBF will offer three basic types of Awards: Scholarships- Cash grants applied to tuition; Tuition Waivers- which are granted by educational institutions; and Work Study Grants- Grants for working culinary professionals under the auspices of the Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study program.