Certification Scholarship Application Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation

Certification Scholarship Application

This scholarship is for professional certifications in hospitality up to $800. Funding is for first time exams only and does not cover retesting, recertification or application fees. Certification qualifications may vary. Please contact your certifying institution for specific details.
Personal Information
Name of Applicant*

First NameLast Name
Date of birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
Address of applicant

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Employment Information
Are you currently employed?*

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Name of current or most recent employer*
Current or most recent hospitality position held*
Certification Information

Please provide details on the certification you are pursuing and the certifying institution. If awarded, checks will be made out in the name of the organization and mailed directly to them to be used solely for the purpose of your certification exams, study materials and related fees. Please use full names of certifications, institutions or programs and just not initials.
Name of certifying institution. (Include full name, not initials) *
Website of certifying institution*
Mailing address of certifying institution*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email address of certifying institution*
Phone number of certifying institution
For what certification are you applying? (Include full name, not initials) *
Cost of certification*
What position or advancement do you hope to achieve by completing this certification?

Proof of Eligibility

This scholarship is available to those who have applied for a certification with the hosting institution and have received approval from the organization to proceed with the exam. Please submit one of the following requested documents listed below:
Exam or training course acceptance letter, proof of exam registration or invoice statement of certification exam fees.*

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Resume

Please upload a current resume
Resume*

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Essay Questions

Please respond with a maximum of 1,000 words per section. Answers must be in short essay format 2-5 paragraphs.
Question 1. What inspired you to pursue employment in the field of hospitality?*
Tell us about your background and how a job in hospitality has become a part of your life.
Question 2. How will earning this certification improve your life? Will receiving monetary aid be helpful to your financial situation? *
Speak to how this scholarship will help you advance in your career.
Letter of recommendation/support

A letter of support must be submitted from a current or former manager, instructor, or peer who can attest to your commitment to the hospitality industry. The letter must be on official letterhead and include complete contact information of the referrer and sent separately through this link: Share this link to submit a letter of recommendation.
Please provide the information of the person who will be submitting your letter of recommendation.
Name of referrer*

First NameLast Name
Referrer's place of employment
Relationship to applicant
Email address of the referrer*

Media Release Form

I grant the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation permission to use my name, professional information, photographs, video, and the use of quotes for publicity or educational purposes. I also grant the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation the right to edit, use, and reuse said products and information for nonprofit purposes including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media. I understand that all materials will remain the property of the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation, and I am not entitled to any compensation or payment for their use. I also hereby release the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.
Please provide a recent headshot of yourself which may be used for online or print promotions.*

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I agree to the terms as outlined above.*

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Certification Scholarship Application

Personal Information

Employment Information

Certification Information

Proof of Eligibility

Resume

Essay Questions

Media Release Form

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