Learn About the Pizza Scholarship

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Pizza Scholarship

Corto and Stanislaus salute aspiring at-home pizzaiolas whose passion for innovation and LOVE FOR PIZZA compels them toward pursuing their own professional pizza career! That is why we have joined hands again with Pizza University and Christy Alia, founder/host of Women’s Pizza Month, to award scholarships to 5 aspiring home pizzaiolas to attend the Master Pizza Seminar of their choice at Pizza University in Baltimore, MD.

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Our Scholarship Winners

Celebrating the next generation of women pizza pioneers: Meet the 2025 scholarship recipients, dedicated to mastering the art and craft of pizza.

Jeanine Boyers

Jeanine Boyers

Sacramento, CA

From a 15-year sourdough starter to a hand-built cob oven, Jeanine’s passion for pizza runs deep. Her vision includes a shared kitchen rooted in community and fresh, local ingredients.

Suzanna Diana Avila

Suzanna Diana Avila

Los Angeles, CA

From a source of connection growing up to the foundation of her business today, pizza has shaped Suzanna’s path. Through Cielo’s Pizza, she’s building independence and opening doors for the next generation.

Amy Elizabeth Connors

Amy Elizabeth Connors

Salt Lake City, UT

Amy founded Quail Street to offer home cooks a better alternative to mass-produced pizza dough. Rooted in local partnerships, she’s building a business shaped by sustainability and community. Now, she’s expanding with dry mixes made from regional grains to support regenerative agriculture and better health.

Rosalie Soto

Rosalie Soto

Long Island City, NY

Growing up in Brooklyn, pizza was always part of Rosalie’s life, but time away from New York deepened her appreciation for the craft. Now a pizzaiola at Traze Pizza, she’s honing her craft and working toward growing the women-owned pizzeria.

Maria Rivers

Maria Rivers

Charleston, SC

Maria is developing a line of functional pizzas that bring more vegetables and fiber into everyday meals, without compromising flavor. Through her catering business, Rio’s Woodfire, she’s working to bring them to more kitchens beyond her local market.

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