Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Marco “Gabby” Pantano was a beloved husband who spent over thirty-five years exploring his passions as a chef.
Chef Marco was passionate about his career and was able to share his love for food with countless people over the course of his life. Many students who share Marco’s interest in cooking don’t have the opportunity to attend culinary school due to financial constraints and a lack of encouragement, depriving the world of their talents and skills.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.
Any current culinary arts student or high school senior who plans to pursue higher education or a career in the culinary arts may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us why you’ve decided to pursue the culinary arts and what your goals for your future career are.
Why have you decided to pursue an education in the culinary arts and what are your future career goals?
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October 2025
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The application deadline is Mar 3, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 3, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 3, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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