Food bursaries, competitions, awards and more
One of the things that I’m often asked is how I got into food, though perhaps more pressing is the question which follows, “how can I get into food”.
Well there are no straight roads into food – everyone finds a different route and some get lost along the way. But here are a few bursaries, competitions and awards, available to UK entrants, which might help you along your journey.
It’s a working list so please do leave comments about others.
For writers and aspiring writers:
Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards
- Various categories available
- For professional and aspiring writers
Guild of Food Writers Awards
- Various awards available
- For professional and aspiring writers
Les Dames d’Escoffier International Legacy Awards
- Food and wine journalism mentorship
- Up to $2,000 for travel expenses for the mentorship opportunity
- Up to $1,000 for culinary writing
- Women residents of United States, Canada, Mexico or Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)
- Entrance fee required
Oxford Symposium
- Various awards available
- For professional and aspiring writers
- See also The Sophie Coe Prize and The Cherwell Studentship
Shepherd Neame 1698 Award for Best Beer and Food Writer
- Up to £1,000 for writing or broadcasting on matching beer with food and/or cooking with beer
- Entries can be from national, local or regional media, books, trade publications or online.
- £1,500 for writing on food history
- Submissions of up to 10,000 words
Yan-kit So Memorial Award
- £2,500 for travel and research with a focus on Asian cuisine
- For UK residents
- You must not have already published a book
For photographers:
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year
- Various categories available
- Entrance fee required
For chefs:
International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards
- Various categories available
James Beard Foundation Scholarships
- Various scholarships available
- For culinary study in USA
Les Dames d’Escoffier International Legacy Awards
- Stagiaire experience
- Up to $2,000 for travel expenses for the mentorship opportunity
For producers:
- Various categories are available
- Entrance fee required
Les Dames d’Escoffier International Legacy Awards
- Food producer mentorship
- Up to $2,000 for travel expenses for the mentorship opportunity
- Various prizes are available
For young people:
Cherwell Food History Studentship
- $1,000 for research into food history
- Must be under 30
- Must make a presentation at The Oxford Symposium
- Up to £1,000 for people aged 16-25, looking to build a career in food or drink
- For people residing within the Ludlow and the Marches area
Others:
- Up to around £1,500 for food science, engineering and technology related travel
- For PhD and postdoctoral researchers
- Must be a member of SCI
