Miramar, Fla. (Vocus) December 15, 2008
Kirk T. Bachmann, vice president of academics, Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America and interim president of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami (LCB Miami), announced today the establishment of five scholarships within the James Beard Foundation. The scholarships totaling $ 15,000 will be granted to qualifying students attending LCB Miami in each of the following segments: career changer, female, Hispanic heritage, high school Spanish language speaker from a major metropolitan area and a student from the New York metropolitan area.
“The esteemed legacy of the James Beard Foundation provides the perfect partnership for reaching potential students in financial need and with the motivation to pursue a career from the foremost French culinary arts program in the world,” said Bachmann. “Many students face significant obstacles as they pursue their passion at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami and this new scholarship program will help them achieve their dream.”