Troy James Carlson Sr. Scholarship
Troy James Carlson Sr. was a beloved father who passed away on November 10th, 2024, after years of battling cancer. Troy was a father of 8 children. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and went into remission and then in April, 2023, it came back more aggressively. Troy had a rare form of cancer called Spindle Cell Carcinoma. In 2022, they removed Troy’s larynx, making it so he could no longer talk. In June of 2024, the cancer had spread to the other side of his throat and became a huge tumor that was inoperable. Troy did 4 rounds of chemotherapy (the last round was an experimental chemo) and 2 rounds of radiation. On Troy’s very last good day, he made sure he cooked out on his grill!
Before he got sick, Troy was a chef. He loved cooking almost as much as he loved his family and his talent and passion brought joy to many people. Many young people share Troy’s ambition and connection to cooking but students often don’t receive the encouragement they need to follow their dreams.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Troy James Carlson Sr. by supporting students who share his love for the culinary arts.
Any high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or student in a vocational program may apply for this scholarship if they’re in culinary school, planning to attend, or if they attended a BOCES program. Applicants must have at least a 2.75 GPA.
Submit an essay that tells us about the culinary industry, including your background, goals, and why you chose this career path.
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The application deadline is Jun 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 28, 2025.
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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 Jun 28, 2025. 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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