We encourage and honor membership in the National Ice Carving Association (NICA). When you have a written recommendation from a NICA representative, AICD will sponsor and pay for a Student/Carver Membership in NICA for one full year upon successful completion of the AICD Master Ice Carving Program or the AICD Professional Ice Carver Program.

Special Scholarships and Discounts

We also encourage and honor membership in the American Culinary Federation (ACF), and the Professional Chef's Association (PCA), as well as other organizations committed to the promotion of ice carving in the hospitality and culinary insdustries.

When you recieve a written recommendation from a representative of the American Culinary Federation, Professional Chef's Association, or other professional culinary association, a 10% Scholarship for tuition is available for the Master Ice Carver Program and the Professional Ice Carver Program at AICD. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with other scholarships or discounts.

A Culinary Student Scholarship of 10% for tuition is available for the Master Ice Carver Program and the Professional Ice Carver Program at AICD. This scholarship is available for carvers who recieve a written recommendation from a representative of one of the schools on our Top 65 Culinary Schools list. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with other scholarships or discounts.

Discounts for enrollment in two or more levels - AICD offers a 10% discount for pre-paid enrollment in two or more levels of its Master Ice Carver Program. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or scholarships.