Your support helps turn a passion for food into meaningful change. Gifts to Boston University Food Studies provide students with opportunities to explore the complex issues shaping our food systems while preparing them to become leaders in sustainability, public health, entrepreneurship, policy, and education.
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Gastronomy Fund
The Gastronomy Program Fund supports students attending conferences where they are presenting, membership in relevant professional associations, research travel grants for students, and management of the BU Food & Wine Cookbook Library.
Rebecca Alssid Prize Fund
Named for the founding director of Boston University’s Professional Culinary Arts Program and Master of Arts in Gastronomy, the Rebecca Alssid Award is made possible by a generous gift from Mary Ann Esposito and the Mary Ann Esposito Foundation. Awards are available in amounts up to $1,000. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in the Professional Culinary Arts Program and in good standing. In addition, candidates must follow these steps to qualify:
- Study a key region of Italy.
- Journey through Boston and the surrounding towns to uncover hidden Italian markets and restaurants. Explore and investigate Italian food sources for Italian regional products. Create a PowerPoint presentation based on this journey.
- Develop and present a four-course meal representing their findings.
The winner, or winners, will be decided by the Food & Wine Programs director in consultation with the award committee.