CRF Undergraduate Scholarship Application 2023

$2,500 - $7,500 Scholarship Awards available including:

Weil Family Foundation Scholarship - $7,500

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

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

DiPasquale Family Foundation - $2,500

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 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 which do not meet the following criteria or are not legible will be automatically disqualified.

You must be a US citizen or a permanent resident.
You must plan to use the scholarship in a foodservice/hospitality related program at an accredited post-secondary institution/program in the state of Colorado.
You must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time or substantial part-time student taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term.
You must plan to be enrolled for at least two upcoming consecutive semesters.
Have at least six months of industry related work experience.
Award winners must attend the Scholarship Gala in Denver on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.

Please Submit:

Completed application, indicating "N/A" (not applicable) when appropriate.
A 1-2 page resume.
A transcript from all colleges and universities attended.
2 letters of recommendation (at least one must be from a current or previous employer).

Application, resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation can be sent via email or mail to:

Colorado Restaurant Foundation

ATTN: Alexander Peck

430 E. 7^th Avenue

Denver, CO 80203-3600

apeck@corestaurant.org

Judges will score the following:

Industry-related work experience and/or hospitality-related course work.
Letters of recommendation.
Essay questions on application (questions should be answered carefully and clearly).
Interview with Scholarship Committee to be held in late-March or early-April (virtual option available).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline, award announcement and payment timeline:

Application Deadline: March 20th, 2023 – application and transcripts must be postmarked. No exceptions.
Scholarship Gala – award recipients will be formally announced at the annual Colorado Restaurant Foundation Scholarship Gala (Wednesday, April 26, 2023). 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 of 2023 and the second half in Spring of 2024 upon verification of your continued enrollment in a qualified program.

Read and Understand the instructions.*

Yes, I have

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

Are you a US citizen or Permanent Resident?*

YesNo

Are you a resident of Colorado?*

YesNo

Can you furnish proof of such residency if required? *

YesNo

Do you or will you attend a Colorado School in 2023-24?*

YesNo

What grade will you be entering at the start of the 2023 - 2024 school year:

Demographic Information:

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.

Gender:

MaleFemaleNon-binary

I attend or will attend (name of Postsecondary School/Program):*

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Grade level:

Intended major:*

Type of degree:*

AssociateBachelor

Expected date of graduation (MM/YYYY):*

Post-Secondary Education History, if applicable:

List in order, beginning with most recent. Reminder: you must provide a transcript from each college or university listed below.

1. Name:

City, State:

Dates:

Degree:

2. Name:

City, State:

Dates:

Degree:

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

Business Name:*

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:

Expenses - Per Year

Tuition

Fees, books, supplies

Room & board (if away from home)

Other

TOTAL EXPENSES*

Income - Per Year

Scholarships or grants

Loans, bank-school, government

Financial aid from parents

Other

TOTAL INCOME*

Do you expect to receive additional income that is not indicated above? Please explain:

0/300

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

To the best of my knowledge, I have provided the Colorado Restaurant Foundation full and 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.

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Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria:

Please Submit:

Judges will score the following:

Deadline, award announcement and payment timeline:

I. Personal Data:

II. Education Information:

Post-Secondary Education History, if applicable:

III. Essay

IV. Most Recent Work Experience

V. Financial Information

VI. Applicant's E-Signature