NYU Masters Student Named National Scholars Program Recipient

WEST VILLAGE, NY – A New York University student has been named as one of the recipients of the 2021 National Scholars Program through the James Beard Foundation.

The National Scholars Program provides scholarships of $20,000 each to 12 food-focused individuals who plan to pursue an education in the culinary arts, food studies, agriculture and hospitality management.

One awardee was selected from each of the 12 geographic regions: California, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain, New York State, Northeast, Northwest & Pacific, South, Southeast, Southwest and Texas.

Awardee Abby Katz, who is earning her master's degree in food studies with a focus on food policy and history at New York University, plans to pursue her doctorate in food policy, history and health equity.

To learn more about the National Scholars program and other James Beard Foundation scholarships, visit https://www.jamesbeard.org/scholarships.