The Phil Learned Scholarship - $2,500.00 Award The ACF White Mountain Scholarship - $2,500.00 Award
This Scholarship is given in honor to our all of our dearly departed members who gave so much to our chapter including Barbara Sanders, Len Martin , Jerry Prevost and Bud Selmi
Eligbility Requirements:
Must be a full time New Hampshire Resident
Be a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher ,currently enrolled or a recent graduate of either a Pro Start or Skills USA Program in the State of New Hampshire.
Be accepted to or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program with a culinary, pastry or foodservice related major or an ACF approved apprenticeship program.
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Completed online application must be received by March 15, 2026 Awards will be announced by May 1st. Funds will be distributed on or before September 1st of each year. This application is for both Scholarships, however an applicant may only recieve 1 award, either the ACF White Mountain Scholarship or the Phil Learned Scholarship.
Award check will be made payable to the scholarship recipient and school and may be used for tuition, books or culinary supplies such as knife kits.
The ACF White Mountain Chapter reserves the right not to award a scholarship if applicant pool does not meet the criteria and to cancel the scholarship award at anytime if the applicant fails to meet the standards of academic progress or falsifies application information
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Upload your Transcripts: Academic Grade Point Average - submit current transcript. 2.5 - 3.0 (5 points) 3.1 - 3.5 (10 points) 3.6 or above (15 points)
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Volunteer/ Culinary Activities - submit letter(s) from culinary instructor or event organizer. Acceptable activities include helping at community charity events, food pantries, school/ culinary clubs , participation at an ACF chapter event within the last 12 months. -1 activity (5 points) -2 activities (10 points) - 3 activities (15 points)
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Culinary Competition Participation - submit letter or certificate from competition organizer or team coach. Acceptable competitions include Skills USA, Pro Start or in school competitions that have been held within the last 12 months. Only one competition can be submitted per scholarship application. Participation (5 points) -Bronze (7 points) -Silver (10 points) -Gold (15 points)
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Essay: In approximately 250 words, choose one of the following topics to write on: 1. Describe your Culinary Passion. Why are you choosing this career field? 2. How you have demonstrated your leadership ability in your school, at work or in your community (25 points)
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Essays will be evaluated based on overall grammar, clarity and ability to convey your message.
Letter of Reference from your Culinary/Baking Instructor which must be on School Letterhead and states that your school participates in either Pro Start or Skills USA. (20 Points)
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The letter of reference should include specific examples that both defines or emphasize the candidates qualities/personal traits and their potential to succeed in their chosen major at the post-secondary level.
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Upload your Resume (10 points)
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Resume should be limited to 1 page, correctly formatted and organized
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Your signature indicates that to the best of your knowledge, all information in the application is accurate.
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