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CAMPBELL, Calif. - April 21, 2008 - The Professional Culinary Institute (PCI) Foundation will host the 2008 High School Scholarship Competition - an event that attracts the area's most talented aspiring young chefs. Participating high school students have the opportunity to compete for three scholarships to apply toward their education at PCI: first place, $15,000; second place, $7,500; and third place, $5,000.

WHO: The Professional Culinary Institute Foundation 2008 Scholarship Competition

WHAT: Twenty 2008 graduating high school seniors will come together in a competition to win a scholarship for assistance in funding their PCI culinary education. Competing students will vie for three possible scholarships: first place, $15,000; second place, $7,500; and third place, $5,000.

WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2008
8:00 a.m.

WHERE: The Professional Culinary Institute
700 West Hamilton Avenue
Suite 300
Campbell, CA 95008

EVENT DETAILS: This event is private, and is not open to the public. Media interested in attending event should contact Krista Nilsen, Armanasco Public Relations, 831.372.2259 to be placed on guest list.

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Krista Nilsen
Armanasco Public Relations, Inc.
Tel: 831.372.2259
Email: knilsen@armanasco.com

### About the Professional Culinary Institute
Founded by Chef Richard Battista in 2005, the Professional Culinary Institute (PCI) is a premier chef-owned culinary school located in the heart of the Silicon Valley in Campbell, California. Offering full- and part-time programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, a certified sommelier program, and a hospitality management program, PCI offers small class sizes, renowned instructors, state-of-the-art equipment and facility, a required paid externship and an Artisense method of teaching that is unique to PCI. Degrees and diplomas offered at PCI include: Diploma of Essential Professional Culinary Skills, Diploma of Essential Professional Baking and Pastry Skills, Certified Sommelier, and Associates of Occupational Science in Hospitality Management. To learn more about PCI, visit www.pcichef.com or call toll free, 1-888-PCI-LEARN.