Scholarship Description
STEP #1: Make sure you are qualified for this scholarship. Please read through the qualifications below. If you don’t meet ALL of these qualifications you are not eligible to apply.To be eligible to apply, you must:· Be a citizen or permanent resident* of the United States of America· Be a college student currently enrolled full-time or substantial part-time (minimum of 9 credit hours) in a foodservice related program at an accredited culinary school, college, or university· Have completed at least one grading term of your college or post-secondary program· Be enrolled for two consecutive terms or not entering your last semester before graduatingSTEP #2: Complete the required essays for the Academic Scholarship for Undergraduate Students.The two essays are required as part of the scholarship application packet and must be submitted with your printed and signed application form and other required documents as outlined in these instructions. Essays must be typed and double-spaced. Please put your name at the top of each page of your essays. Your essays must address each item in the essay questions.Essay #1: Personal Statement (Word Count: 150-300 words)· What is your ultimate career goal in the restaurant/foodservice industry?· Tell us about your background and experience. Discuss your education and work experience.· How will your background and experience help you to be successful in your career goal?· What do you need to do to achieve your career goals? Discuss your educational, work, and personal plans that will help you to reach your career goals.Essay #2 (Word Count: 350-750 words)· Pick one of the following current issues that effect the restaurant industry: sustainability, food safety, or nutrition.· Briefly discuss how the issue effects the industry.· Provide specific examples of what you would do in your career to address this issueSTEP #3: Complete the online application form at www.nraef.org/scholarships.Complete, print and sign the online application form.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type: Merit Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award: 2500
Max Award:
Deadline: 2024-03-31
Website: https://chooserestaurants.org/Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarship
Sponsoring Organization
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2702
Contact Person:
Phone: 800-765-2122 ext. 6738
Fax:
Web: https://chooserestaurants.org/Programs-and-Scholarships/Scholarship
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