High school seniors with aspirations of a culinary education and a scholarship can now enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 at one of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. The top prize winner will receive a full-tuition scholarship toward a bachelor's degree, associate's degree, certificate or diploma program to study culinary arts at one of the more than 30 participating Art Institutes locations.
Now in its tenth year, the Best Teen Chef Competition awards more than $250,000 in tuition scholarships to The Art Institutes schools to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada interested in pursuing a career in the fast growing culinary industry.
Local cook-off competitions will take place at participating locations of The International Culinary Schools on March 14, 2009.
First place local winners will progress to the National Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition, which will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at The Art Institute of Charlotte.
In addition to a full-tuition scholarship and the title of Best Teen Chef 2009, the national first place winner, in partnership with Food Network, will be an "Intern for a Day" at Food Network Kitchens in New York City. The winner will also receive a tour of Food Network's studios, dinner for two at a Food Network chef's restaurant and a library of Food Network Kitchens cookbooks.
According to Chef Michael Nenes, Assistant Vice President of Culinary Arts for The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, "Each year we see the interest in this competition grow. Teenagers still in high school are demonstrating the determination, focus and drive needed to have a career in the challenging field of culinary arts."
To be eligible to enter the competition, high school seniors must first submit a completed Entry and Release form by February 6, 2009 to a participating International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes location where they wish to enter the competition or complete an online registration form at: www.artinstitutes.edu/
To learn how to enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2009 and view full details, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/
About The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North America's largest system of culinary programs with over 30 locations.
Based on classical Escoffier, Asian and Latin culinary techniques, with an emphasis on progressive trends and practices, the schools' curriculum are designed to develop and sharpen fundamental cooking techniques and professional skills and introduce a variety of international cuisines. Internships, student-run school restaurants, guest lectures and Web-based seminars, and study abroad programs help broaden the scope of learning for students.
Program offerings vary at each school. Prospective students should check the course offerings at The Art Institute school they are interested in attending before enrolling. To learn more about The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/
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