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Thank you for your interest in applying for a 2024 Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation.
Scholarships available in 2024 will include:
2024 Joe DaCosta Memorial Scholarship $2,000 nonrenewable
2024 CHEF Scholarship up to $1,000
2024 Chef Matt Balga Memorial Scholarship up to $2,000 nonrenewable
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 15, 2024.
All scholarships use the same application. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
Recipients of scholarships will be notified by May 15, 2024.
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 2.00 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 1 person, which should be related to the culinary field (teacher or industry professional).
5. Graduated from a Connecticut high school.
Preference 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 hospitality 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
Applicants may be asked to participate in a phone and/or zoom interview.
Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation Scholarship Application
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Indicates required field
Student Name
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Address
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Line 1
Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Email
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Phone Number
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College Attending & Planned Major
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High School Graduation Year
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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 tell us why you wish to pursue a career in the culinary arts, any relevant experience you have, and if you have financial need.
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You may email a separate document to
[email protected]
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 1 reference. This should be your culinary educator or a reference from the industry. This is required to be considered for the scholarship.
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Reference #1
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Max file size: 20MB
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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ProStart Weekend 2024 Registration
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CT Restaurant Relief Fund
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