Daniela Dineva is the new Mastercard Girls4Chefs scholarship recipient

For the third consecutive year, Mastercard and HRC Culinary Academy have joined forces to support a talented woman committed to culinary excellence through the Mastercard Girls4Chefs scholarship.

The Girls4Chefs program launched in 2024 and is already leaving a lasting mark. This joint initiative is part of Mastercard’s and HRC Culinary Academy’s long-term commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for women’s education and professional development in the culinary sector. Marina Mokrisheva – is currently completing her final internship at a prestigious fine-dining restaurant in Miami, USA, Katerina Dikanska – last year’s scholarship recipient did her first schollarship  at the one Michelin star restaurant Gastromé  in Denmark.

For three years, the partnership has demonstrated that access to high-quality education can be a decisive step in a culinary professional’s development. The scholarship provides more than a place in an educational program. It offers an opportunity for talent to be supported through practical knowledge, an international perspective, and an inspiring learning environment.

HRC Culinary Academy expresses its sincere gratitude to Mastercard for their continuous support in building a sustainable future for women in culinary arts. Through initiatives like Girls4Chefs, real opportunities are created – ones that transform the lives and careers of aspiring young chefs.

Meet This Year’s Scholarship Recipient

This year, we are delighted to award the scholarship to Daniela Dineva, who will participate in the intensive French Pastry Arts program developed by HRC Culinary Academy in collaboration with the prestigious French culinary school École Ducasse. The scholarship recognises Daniela’s talent, motivation, and ambition to continue her professional development in the world of pastry arts. Over the next four weeks, she will take part in intensive hands-on training inspired by the precision, creativity, and high standards of contemporary French pastry.

Four Weeks of Hands-on Training

The French Pastry Arts program is designed for pastry chefs and culinary professionals who wish to expand their knowledge and strengthen their skills in a professional environment. Participants will develop expertise in key areas of French pastry from contemporary cakes and entremets to laminated dough, chocolate, and plated desserts. The training places a strong emphasis on hands-on practice, precise execution, creativity, and understanding the processes behind each creation.

Together with Mastercard, we are proud to support Daniela as she takes the next step in her professional journey.

Daniela, we wish you an unforgettable experience filled with new knowledge, creativity, and opportunities. We cannot wait to see where this culinary journey takes you!

Congratulations, Dani!