Culinary Explorers
We bid a fond fare-well to our 2025-2026 Culinary Explorer seniors and hope to see everyone else next year! Kick-off for our 2026-2027 year will be in September 2026, so please keep an eye out for those posted updates! Happy Summer, Explorers!
Scholarship Award
Each year Senior Explorers can apply to receive a Jefferson State Culinary Explorer scholarship to cover tuition in our Culinary & Hospitality Program.
This year we are pleased to award our 1st place (full-tuition) scholarship to Jacob Lee of Pelham High School!
Jacob is planning to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Catering & Event Planning from Jefferson State Community College starting Fall 2026.
We also awarded a runner-up 1-semester’s tuition scholarship to Emma Davis of Helena High School!
Emma is planning to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from Jefferson State Community College beginning Fall 2026.
Culinary Scholarship Award Winners 2026
Jacob Lee |
Emma Davis |
Contact Information
Todd Jackson, Med, CCE,
Director Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Shelby Campus – HSB 122 (205) 983-5213 [email protected]
Shelby Campus – HSB 122 (205) 983-5213 [email protected]