ProStart Scholarship Application 2021/2022

Scholarship Application

Application Deadline : April 20, 2021
$1,000 Scholarship Award

The Colorado Restaurant Foundation in partnership with Foundation Scholarship Donors awards scholarships to qualified students in foodservice/hospitality management programs. Applicants must have demonstrated strong interest in the foodservice/hospitality industry as evidenced through documentable work experience in the industry.

Eligibility Criteria:

Note: Any applications that do not meet the following criteria or are not legible will be automatically disqualified.
- Be a senior enrolled in the ProStart ^® program at your high school or in your school district
- Be accepted into an approved postsecondary program, starting in the Fall 2021 term
- Have some documented industry-related work experience
Please Submit:
- Complete application: electronically submit this form, indicating "N/A" (not applicable) when appropriate
Remit Additional Required Documentation Via Mail OR Email:
- An official high school transcript sent directly from high school to our offices
- A resume
- Documentation of industry-related work experience.
- Two letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from a current or previous employer. Teacher recommendations are also welcome.
- A "Letter of Intent" stating that you are enrolled/enrolling in an accredited foodservice/hospitality related program for a minimum of 9 credit hours (e.g. a copy of your college acceptance letter)
Colorado Restaurant Foundation

ATTN: Courtney Baylie

430 E. 7^th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203-3600

cbaylie@corestaurant.org

Judges will score the following:
- Grade point average
- Industry-related work experience and/or hospitality-related coursework
- Contents of the letters of recommendation
- Essay questions on application (questions should be answered carefully and clearly in essay format)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline, award announcement and payment timeline:
- Deadline of April 20, 2021 – application electronically submitted and transcripts must be postmarked. No exceptions, please.
- May TBD, 2021 – award recipients will be formally announced at Colorado Restaurant Foundation Scholarship virtual event. Additional details will be provided at the time of award notification. If you are a recipient, we request your attendance at this virtual event.
- Funds will be disbursed in two equal payments: the first half in September 2021, and the second half in January 2022 upon verification of your continued enrollment in a qualified program.
I have read and understand the instructions. *

Yes
I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself.
Full Name: *

Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix
Social Security Number: *
(e.g. 123456789)
Birthdate: *

Month Day Year
Mobile No.: *

Area Code Phone Number
E-mail: *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Current Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Permanent Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Gender:

Male Female Non-binary
Are you a US citizen or permanent resident?

Yes No
Do you attend a Colorado School? *

Yes No
Are you a resident of Colorado? *

Yes No
Can you furnish proof of such residency if required? *

Yes No
Are you a first generation college student?

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college. No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
II. Education Information:
I attend: Name of High School: *
Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Grade level: *
I plan to attend: Name of college/post secondary institution: *
Intended major: *
Type of degree: *

Associate Bachelor
Expected date of graduation (Mo./Yr.): *
IV. Essay
Personal statement: in this essay, please address your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.

0/800
What are your career objectives for the next two years? Five years? What specific steps will you take to achieve these objectives?

0/300
Why have you chosen the foodservice/hospitality industry?

0/300
List any special recognition or honors you have received.

0/300
List any extracurricular/community service activities.

0/300
VII. Most Recent Industry Work Experience
Indicating “N/A” (not applicable) in all fields when appropriate
Name of business: *
Type of business: *
Position: *
Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone Number: *

Area Code Phone Number
Start date:

Month Day Year
End Date:

Month Day Year
Hrs. per week:
Supervisor: *
Duties:
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
To the best of my knowledge, I have provided the Colorado Restaurant Foundation truthful information concerning all questions on this application. If chosen for the award, I agree to participate in an awards presentation, and to make available a photograph and written material (per request) for publication of my selection. I agree that if I have obtained support under false representation, I will repay the total amount to the CRF.

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature: *
Additional required documentation, send the following items to Courtney Baylie via email cbaylie@corestaurant.org or by mail.

Colorado Restaurant Foundation

ATTN: Courtney Baylie

430 East 7th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203
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Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria:

Please Submit:

Remit Additional Required Documentation Via Mail OR Email:

Judges will score the following:

Deadline, award announcement and payment timeline:

I. Personal Data:

II. Education Information:

IV. Essay

VII. Most Recent Industry Work Experience

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature