ProStart Scholarship Application 2022

$2,500- $5,000 Scholarship Awards available including:

Two T. Kevin McNicholas Foundation Scholarships - $5,000 (each)

Kae DeBrent Hodges, Chris Weil, and FOODMatch Scholarship - $3,500

Mile High Chapter Scholarship - $3,000

Two Fred M. Laurita Scholarships - $2,500 (each)

Swire-Coca Cola Scholarship - $2,500

PepsiCo Scholarship - $2,500

The Colorado Restaurant Foundation, in partnership with Foundation Scholarship Donors, awards scholarships to qualified students in high school ProStart 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.
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:

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2022 – application electronically submitted and transcripts must be postmarked. No exceptions.
Scholarship Gala – award recipients will be formally announced at the annual Colorado Restaurant Foundation Scholarship Gala in May (date TBD). Additional details will be provided at the time of award notification, but please make note of this date on your calendar when it is announced. Your attendance at this event is mandatory if you are a scholorship recipient.
Funds will be disbursed in two equal payments: the first half in Fall 2022, and the second half in Spring 2023 upon verification of your continued enrollment in a qualified program.

I have read and understand the instructions. *

Yes

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.

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 (MM/YYYY): *

What are your career goals for the next five years and what specific steps will you take to achieve them?

0/300

List any special recognition or honors you have received.

0/300

List any extracurricular/community service activities.

0/300

Personal Narrative: Why have you chosen the foodservice/hospitality industry and how would this scholarship help you?

0/800

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:

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

ProStart Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria:

Please Submit:

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