Les Dames d Escoffier International Atlanta Chapter

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1 Les Dames d Escoffier International Atlanta Chapter SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATION The Les Dames D Escoffier Scholarship for Culinary Education is given to qualified FEMALE applicants pursuing fulltime coursework in the culinary or pastry arts, beverage management, hospitality, agriculture or other related fields of study. The amount of each scholarship given is a minimum of $1,000. The following criteria must be met by students applying for this scholarship: 1. The applicant must be a legal resident of the State of Georgia. 2. The applicant must be enrolled in, or accepted to a full time educational program as detailed above. 3. The applicant must submit this completed application along with the required essay. Any blanks indicate an incomplete application and will not be considered. 4. Special consideration will be given to students with hands on culinary experience. Please submit a biography or resume documenting your culinary experience. 5. If currently enrolled in an educational institution, the applicant must submit a copy of their transcripts with this application. 6. The financial need of each applicant will be considered. Application forms are available on the Web site of the Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d Escoffier: Completed applications must be returned to the Scholarship Chair via mail, no , and postmarked no later than June 1 for consideration in that calendar year. Applications may not be hand delivered and must have a postmark in order to be considered. Successful scholarship recipients will be notified no later than July 30th and funds will be sent directly to the named educational institution no later than September 1st. Scholarship funds may only be paid to the educational institution and can only be used for debts owed to the educational institution. Should the applicant s debt with the educational institution be paid in full by the time Les Dames d Escoffier funds reaches the institution, all funds shall be returned. 1

2 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Complete the application by answering the questions about yourself. All information will be kept confidential and your application will be destroyed once the process is completed. 2. Write an essay stating why you qualify for this scholarship and what your short and longterm goals are in the foodservice industry. Include any special considerations you think are noteworthy. Limit this essay to 700 words or less. 3. Attach a resume or biography of your foodservice or related culinary experience. 4. Submit copies of transcripts, if applicable. 5. ALL blanks must be filled in completely, if answers are non-applicable please indicate with N/A. Personal Information Applicant Name Student ID Number Permanent Address City State Zip Code *Phone number address Secondary Address City State Zip Code *Phone Number (*Please indicate which phone number you can be most easily reached at, by circling.) Age Date Of Birth Marital Status FAMILY INFORMATION (complete this section only if your financial support is derived from your parent or guardian) Parent s Names Address City State Zip Code 2

3 EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION Culinary/Hospitality/College (current school for which you applying for Scholarship) City Grade Point Average State Anticipated date of graduation List extra curricular activities and special achievements: High School Attended City State Did you graduate? Yes / No (circle one) Grade Point Average List one other college attended (if applicable) City State Dates attended Did you graduate? Yes/ No (circle one) Degree Grade Point Average EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Are you currently employed? Yes / No Occupation Name of company Address City State Zip Code Phone number Supervisor Hours per week worked Annual Income 3

4 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Program Cost: Tuition: Room/Board: Books/Knife Kit: Current monthly living expenses, not including tuition and school costs (rent, utilities, transportation, etc.) Do you have other sources of income? Yes / No If you answered yes, please list in detail all other sources/amounts: Do you receive financial aid? Yes /No If you answered yes, please list in detail all sources/amounts, including government loans, private loans, grants or scholarships: Community Work Please list any community related work you may have been a part of or contributed to: 4

5 PERSONAL REFERENCES List three persons who are not relatives or family members. Teachers, employers and past employers are good sources. 1. Name Phone Address City State Zip Code 2. Name Phone Address City State Zip Code 3. Name Phone Address City State Zip Code I agree that all information in this application is factual to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of any personal data will result in disqualification from all award consideration. Applicant s Signature Date Mail completed applications to: Tamie Cook Atlanta LDEI Scholarship Chair 1415 Womack Avenue East Point, GA