ProStart Scholarship Application 2021/2022

$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 2022 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: Alexander Peck

430 E. 7^th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203-3600

apeck@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:

Extended Application Deadline : April 22, 2022 – application electronically submitted and transcripts must be postmarked. No exceptions, please.
May TBD, 2022 – 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 2022, and the second half in January 2023 upon verification of your continued enrollment in a qualified program.

I have read and understand the instructions.*

Yes

Full Name:*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Social Security Number:*

(e.g. 123456789)

Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear

Mobile No.:*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail:*

Where the confirmation will be send to

Current Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Permanent Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Gender:

MaleFemaleNon-binary

Are you a US citizen or permanent resident?

YesNo

Do you attend a Colorado School?*

YesNo

Are you a resident of Colorado?*

YesNo

Can you furnish proof of such residency if required? *

YesNo

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.

I attend: Name of High School:*

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Grade level:*

I plan to attend: Name of college/post secondary institution:*

Intended major:*

Type of degree:*

AssociateBachelor

Expected date of graduation (Mo./Yr.):*

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

Indicating “N/A” (not applicable) in all fields when appropriate

Name of business:*

Type of business:*

Position:*

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Start date:

MonthDayYear

End Date:

MonthDayYear

Hrs. per week:

Supervisor:*

Duties:

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 Alexander Peck via email apeck@corestaurant.org or by mail.

Colorado Restaurant Foundation

ATTN: Alexander Peck

430 East 7th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203

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Final Checklist

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