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About Barbeques Galore

Barbeques Galore is the nation’s largest specialty retailer of gas grill and outdoor kitchen products, established in the U.S. in 1980. We have retail stores concentrated throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas, where the sun shines often and outdoor living is a year-round indulgence. With millions of grill sales under our belt, we pride ourselves on the expert knowledge of our sales associates, who will always take the time to help you shop for the right grill for your home, business, or recreational activity.

BBQ Galore 2022-2023 Scholarship

With all the success over the last few decades and our time-honored commitment to making a positive impact within our community, Barbeques Galore is pleased to provide financial assistance scholarships to upcoming high school graduates and current college students pursuing higher education.  

This scholarship is a contest-based scholarship awarded to students who are in good academic standing and meet all the requirements set in place. Students will be recognized for all their creative capacity and hard work with an opportunity to display their culinary/ artistic / leadership/ entrepreneurial skills.

The winners will be selected by the end of June 2023 and the winner will receive $1,000 toward their college tuition.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants are required to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited US college or university for the academic year of 2023-2024.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
  • All majors are welcome to apply

REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an essay, short story, design, drawing, film, artwork, or any form of art they choose that is centered around this year’s chosen topic. This can be any type of art submission including (but not limited to) a painting, photograph, animation, video, film, or illustration.
  • Topic: the art of barbecue. Anything related to barbecuing, be it a BBQ grill, fire, flame, food, steak, or grilling.
  • Please submit your application via the form linked below.

HOW TO APPLY

Please use the form link to submit your information to apply: 2022-2023 Barbeques Galore Scholarship

  • Provide your full name and email address
  • College or University Name
  • College or University Mailing Address
  • Proof of Enrollment – Transcripts, tuition receipts, or acceptance letters will be accepted. Please submit as .jpeg, .pdf, or .doc
  • If submitting an essay, please upload as .pdf or .doc
  • Confirmation and acceptance of the terms and conditions

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applications must be submitted by June 30th, 2023.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

A winner will be selected and notified by the email provided by July 15th, 2023.

BBQ Galore 2022-2023 Culinary Scholarship

Here at Barbeques Galore, barbecuing and grilling is our passion. So, with all of the success we've received over the years, we want to help the next generation of chefs, grillers, and cooks. Barbeques Galore is pleased to provide a scholarship to upcoming high school graduates and current college students pursuing a culinary degree.

This scholarship is a contest-based scholarship awarded to students who are in good academic standing and meet all the requirements set in place. Students will be recognized for all their creative capacity and hard work with an opportunity to display their culinary skills.

The winners will be selected by the end of June 2023 and the winner will receive $1,000 toward their college tuition.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants are required to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited US college or university for the academic year of 2023-2024.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
  • Applicants must be a culinary major or any major related to food or agriculture.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an essay, film, short story, design, drawing, artwork, or any form of art they choose that is centered around this year’s chosen topic. This can be any type of art submission including (but not limited to) a painting, photograph, animation, video, film, or illustration.
  • Topic: the art of barbecuing. Anything related to barbecuing, be it a BBQ grill, fire, flame, food, steak, or grilling.
  • Please submit your application via the form linked below.

HOW TO APPLY

Please use the form link to submit your information to apply: 2022-2023 Barbeques Galore Culinary Scholarship

  • Provide your full name and email address
  • College or University Name
  • College or University Mailing Address
  • Proof of Enrollment – Transcripts, tuition receipts, or acceptance letters will be accepted. Please submit as .jpeg, .pdf, or .doc
  • If submitting an essay, please upload as .pdf or .doc
  • Confirmation and acceptance of the terms and conditions

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applications must be submitted by June 30th, 2023.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

A winner will be selected and notified by the email provided by July 15th, 2023.

BBQ Galore 2022-2023 Art Scholarship

Whether it is painting or cooking, art comes in many forms. With all of the success, we've gained since our start in 1980, we want to give back to our future artists, filmmakers, and designers. Barbeques Galore is pleased to announce our scholarship to upcoming high school graduates and current college students pursuing an art, film, music, and creative writing degree, any major related to art.

This scholarship is a contest-based scholarship awarded to students who are in good academic standing and meet all the requirements set in place. Students will be recognized for all their creative capacity and hard work with an opportunity to display their artistic skills.

The winners will be selected by the end of June 2023 and the winner will receive $1,000 toward their college tuition.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants are required to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited US college or university for the academic year of 2023-2024.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
  • Applicants must be an art major or an affiliate of art. Art, music, film, graphic design, etc. majors are welcome to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an essay, short story, design, drawing, film, artwork, or any form of art they choose that is centered around this year’s chosen topic. This can be any type of art submission including (but not limited to) a painting, photograph, animation, video, film, or illustration.
  • Topic: the art of barbecuing. Anything related to barbecuing, be it a BBQ grill, fire, flame, food, steak, or grilling.
  • Please submit your application via the form linked below.

HOW TO APPLY

Please use the form link to submit your information to apply: 2022-2023 Barbeques Galore Art Scholarship

  • Provide your full name and email address
  • College or University Name
  • College or University Mailing Address
  • Proof of Enrollment – Transcripts, tuition receipts, or acceptance letters will be accepted. Please submit as .jpeg, .pdf, or .doc
  • If submitting an essay, please upload as .pdf or .doc
  • Confirmation and acceptance of the terms and conditions

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applications must be submitted by June 30th, 2023.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

A winner will be selected and notified by the email provided by July 15th, 2023.

Additional Scholarship Details

  • All scholarship winners will be selected by a panel of judges from Barbeques Galore.
  • Any questions or concerns about the Barbeques Galore Scholarship can be directed towards [email protected]
  • The scholarship funds provided by Barbecues Galore will be sent via check to the college or university. Funds are to be applied to qualified college expenses (including tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board) for the current academic year.

Frequently Asked Questions

If the required G.P.A. is 3.0 and I have a 2.9, should I still apply?

No. If you do not meet the requirements exactly, we do not recommend you should apply. Anyone who does not meet the criteria is typically disqualified.

How quickly will I be notified if I had won the scholarship?

All winners will be selected and notified by the email provided by the date listed. All email correspondence will be through the company's email: [email protected]

How does the scholarship provider choose a winner?

Each scholarship is different and have different criteria. Winners are chosen based on their entry submissions and judged by a panel from Barbeques Galore.

How will I receive the scholarship award?

Each scholarship award will be sent via check to the winner's college or university. The award will be applied to qualified college and university expenses such as tuition, fees, textbooks, and on-campus room and board.

Are these scholarships available to graduate students?

Yes, of course! We encourage all graduate students or upcoming graduate students to apply for our scholarships.

Are these scholarships need or merit-based?

While academic performance does play a part in choosing the winner, all scholarships are contest-based and mainly consider the candidate's essay/art/film submission.

Do these scholarships have to be repaid?

No. These scholarships do not have to be repaid.

Can I apply, or am I eligible for, these scholarships if I have not been admitted to any colleges yet?

If you are an upcoming college or graduate student, you are more than welcome to apply. However, if you have not been formally accepted into an accredited college or university, you will not be considered for the scholarships.

Privacy Policy

By submitting an application, we are granted permission to send applicants information regarding their application only, via their submitted email address.

No applicants will be contacted regarding anything other than their application.

The winner will be asked if they will grant Barbeques Galore permission to post their name, school, photo (if submitted), and their essay on www.bbqgalore.com or in other marketing communications relating to the scholarship program.

We will remove any information pertaining to applicants at their request.

All information (proof of enrollment, essays, and email) relating to applicants is destroyed as soon as a winner is announced.

Applicant's emails will not be used for any marketing purposes. Barbeques Galore and its representatives will not knowingly sell, share, rent or otherwise transfer your information other than in accordance with the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy.

Terms & Conditions

All submitted photos and essays must be the original work of the applicant. Only one submission may be entered per student, per year. Duplicate entries will be disqualified. All scholarships are non-renewable. By submitting an application to Barbeques Galore Scholarship, you certify that all the information you have provided is original, accurate, and complete.

As outlined in the Privacy Policy, once permission is granted by the applicant Barbeques Galore, its agents and/or representatives have permission to:

  • Use their name, photo, artwork, and award amount, if any, in announcements or articles (i.e. social media, newsletter, etc.) issued by Barbeques Galore.
  • Post the applicant’s name, college or university, and the essay on the Barbeques Galore website.
  • Email information to the applicant regarding their application.
  • Winners will be notified via email, and announced publicly, as well as on Barbeques Galore’s social media pages.

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