Launch of the 2025 Scholarship: Try to Win the Grand Diplôme^®

To mark its 130th anniversary, Le Cordon Bleu Paris is delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 Scholarship, an unprecedented opportunity for culinary talents to join one of the world's most prestigious gastronomy institutes. This scholarship will offer the winner a place in the Grand Diplôme^® with Internship Pathway, starting in the first quarter of 2026.


This scholarship is a rare opportunity to refine culinary and pastry skills under the guidance of some of the industry's most renowned chefs. It provides direct access to a comprehensive programme that will allow winners to gain both practical and theoretical expertise, essential for excelling in the world of gastronomy. Whether you are passionate about culinary creation, pastry innovation, or both, this scholarship is the ideal springboard for launching an exceptional career.

Eligibility criteria:
•    Reside in France
•    Be an amateur with no professional experience in the culinary field
•    Be 18 years or older
•    Be available to participate in the semi-finals and finals on the specified dates (travel expenses for these selection stages are not covered)

Applications will be open from 1 May to 30 June 2025 via the institute’s official website. After an initial selection process, 32 semi-finalists will be announced on 21 July 2025. They will have the opportunity to showcase their passion and talent during a culinary and sensory challenge, which will include an interview with two chefs, a knowledge test, and a product recognition challenge.

The 12 selected finalists will compete in a final challenge at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. They will be required to reproduce a dish demonstrated by a chef while incorporating a pastry element, all under the watchful eye of an expert jury.

If you are passionate about gastronomy and ready to take on this challenge, this scholarship could be the beginning of a promising career. Sign up now and take your chance to join one of the most prestigious institutions in the world!