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2021 Joe DaCosta Memorial Scholarship
Thank you for your interest in applying for a 2021 Joe DaCosta Memorial Scholarship. Seniors graduating and pursuing a degree in the Culinary Arts or a related field and continuing students currently enrolled in a Culinary Arts or related program are encouraged to apply. Deadline for application is April 10, 2021 at 5 pm, EST.
Requirements for scholarship recipients include:
1. Be a student who has been accepted into an accredited culinary school, college or university.
2. Retain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent.) for high school.
3. Retain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent.) for a continuing student.
4. Recommendations from 2 people, one of which should be related to the culinary field.
5. Graduated from a Connecticut high school.
Consideration will be given to the following:
1. Participation in the Connecticut ProStart Program
2. Pursuing a career in the Culinary Arts, Culinary Management or related field
3. Financial need/have had no other scholarships awarded
4. Prior academic achievement
5. Participation in extra-curricular activities
6. Employment while attending school
All applicants will also be considered for the Frederick A. DeLuca Scholarship.
Joe DaCosta Memorial Scholarship Application
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Indicates required field
Student Name
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Address
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City
State
Zip Code
Country
Email
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Phone Number
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College Attending & Planned Major
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Current School
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GPA
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Previous School
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High school, etc if you are already enrolled in a postsecondary program.
Did you participate in the ProStart Program?
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Yes
No
Did you pass ProStart 1 and 2?
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Yes
No
Did you work towards or receive the ProStart Certificate of Achievement?
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Yes, completed.
No
Working towards completion
Have you received any academic recognitions?
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Have you received any other scholarships?
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Essay. In 300 words or less, please explain why you are the best candidate for the Joe DaCosta Memorial Scholarship. Include experience or desire to pursue a career in the culinary arts as well as financial need.
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You may email a separate document to conkling@ctrestaurant.org
Employment -- Please provide name of employer, dates of employment and duties.
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Extracurricular Activities -- Please let us know what activities in which you have been involved.
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Please provide names of 2 references. One should be your Culinary teacher. Please email copies of the references to conkling@ctrestaurant.org. This is required to be considered for the scholarship.
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Does your school have a Scholarship Awards Ceremony? Please provide the date and location.
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By selecting "Yes", you are agreeing that all information in this application is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
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Yes
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