Chef Mark Blaauboer Memorial

UPDATED 2024/2025

Chef B had an influential role in shaping San Diego�s culinary and hospitality industry through education. The Chef Mark Blaauboer Memorial Scholarship was established to ensure that his values, leadership, and mentorship remain present in the industry.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Hospitality
    Culinary Arts/Culinary Management in Hospitality
    Fermentation Management

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Next Academic Year (Fall Semester)

Award
$500 to $2000
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. 2024: Financial Need Essay. Submit an original essay describing your financial need. Mention if you are eligible for PELL or BOG funding, or describe why you are not eligible for PELL or BOG. Include any outside financial support you receive from all sources. (500 words)