Supporting the next generation of bakers
The Modern Mountain Rise Up Baking Scholarship
For students pursuing a professional career in Baking and Pastry Arts. We created it to support upcoming bakers - making your professional aspirations a bit easier through financial assistance and one simple-as-can-be application. We'd love to give you a bit of dough to help you start your first year right.
Does this sound like you?
You've demonstrated academic excellence through a GPA of 3.0 or higher.- You've been accepted or are enrolled in a Baking & Pastry Arts program at a US-accredited post-secondary institution as a part-time or full-time first-year undergraduate student. (You can apply while still applying to programs, but you'll need to provide proof of acceptance by the deadline to be considered.)
- You are a legal citizen of the US.
What your application includes
Short essay responses
- What does baking mean to you? (300-500 words)
- The long-term goals or aspirations that led you to pursue baking and pastry arts.
- Your best baking tip or trick.
A current transcript
A complete transcript showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Proof of enrollment
Proof of enrollment in a Baking & Pastry Arts program at an accredited institution for the 2027/2028 school year.
How the recipient is chosen
Creativity & originality
Demonstrated leadership potential
Curiosity for the craft of baking
Demonstrated academic excellence
One recipient will receive a one-time award of $1,000 toward tuition for the 2027/2028 school year, paid directly to the recipient via mailed check no later than August 15, 2027. Before receiving the award, the recipient provides a headshot of 400px or greater (a well-lit selfie works just fine - don't worry!).
Key dates
Just a few of our past recipients
Benjamin
Baking became Benjamin's bridge to connection - a way to reach people when words felt hard. He's pursuing a Baking & Pastry Arts degree to launch "Draco Crustulorum," a fantasy-inspired decorated-cookie bakery with rentable rooms for tabletop games.
Hanna
Hanna found serenity - and herself - in the science of the kitchen. Now thriving at culinary school as student of the month, she dreams of a self-sustaining restaurant and bakery that gives back to her community.
Marisa
Marisa bakes to lift others' spirits, a love she carries forward from her late father. She's earning her Baking & Pastry Arts degree to open a therapeutic baking company that helps people heal through the comfort of a good bake.
Ready to rise up?
Begin your baking career
We're excited to be part of what's sure to be the start of a sweet and successful career in baking and pastry arts. Submit your application using our secure form - questions? Email riseup@modernmountainbaking.com.
Apply NowFrequently Asked Questions
How much is the scholarship?
The scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to be used towards tuition.
Can I apply even if I haven't been accepted into a Baking & Pastry Arts program yet?
Yes! Applications can be submitted while you're in the process of applying to programs, but you'll need to provide proof of acceptance into a program by the application deadline to be considered. If you don't have proof of acceptance/enrollment when you send your submission, email it to riseup@modernmountainbaking.com before the deadline. If we don't receive it by then, unfortunately we can't consider you for the award.
Why do you need a headshot if I win? I don't have one!
We ask recipients for a headshot so we can feature you on our site and social media and give you props for beginning your baking adventure with a bang. Don't get caught up on it - any selfie from your cellphone works just fine.