The Andre and Simone Soltner Food Education Scholarship was founded in 1994 to assist New York area individuals interested in a food or culinary career, who aspire to the standards of quality exemplified by the Soltners at their restaurant, Lutece, which maintained a four star New York Times rating for over thirty years. The passionate commitment required to remain at this level is the most important criterion sought in the applicants. 

The Andre & Simone Soltner Food Education Scholarship is awarded annually on a rotating basis between three of New York's finest culinary educational institutions: The French Culinary Institute, New York University and New York City College of Technology. The 2002 Soltner Scholarship winner was awarded by FCI and you can read her application essay on the website. The 2003 Soltner Scholar will be awarded by New York City College of Technology. 2004 will be awarded by NYU. 

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2009 New York City College of Technology, Andre & Simone Soltner Food Education Scholarship please visit their websitewww.citytech.cuny.edu 

2010 New York University, Andre & Simone Solter Food Education Scholarshipclick here 

2011 French Culinary Institute, Andre & Simone Solter Food Education Scholarship please visit the FCI websitewww.frenchculinary.com 

Building the scholarship fund has been spearheaded by former Chapter Chair George Faison and Founding Chapter Chair Clark Wolf in conjunction with Chef and Mrs. Soltner. 

Please be advised that you must be a New York State or Northern New Jersey resident to be eligable for the Andre & Simone Solter Food Education Scholarship. 

If you would like to make a donation to the Andre & Simone Soltner Food Education Scholarship Fund please make your check payable to the AIWF New York Chapter and write Soltner Scholarship in the memo. 

The American Institute of Wine & Food, NY Chapter 
c/o Bear Dallis Associates 
505 Court Street, suite 2E 
Brooklyn, NY 11231