GHRA HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Application Guidelines and Instructions

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1 Application Guidelines and Instructions Completed scholarship application must be postmarked by April 1, 2017, unless otherwise specified. Selection of GHRA Hospitality and Culinary Arts Scholarship is based on many factors with special emphasis on the question & essay segment which deals with the student s philosophy, goals and academic achievements, as well as motivation to serve and succeed in this industry. The need for assistance will be considered after all other considerations. The recipient will be notified by June 1, 2017 and will be invited to attend the GHRA President Dinner on June 14, 2017 location is still to be determine where the scholarship award will be presented by the GHRA. Two complimentary tickets will be given to you, one for you and your guest. ELIGIBILITY The Student Must: Demonstrate the ability to succeed with college level work. School transcripts must accompany the application. Demonstrate leadership ability, and a good general job history. Student should show participation in either school/civic organization and/or have a broad range of goals. Student must be a resident of Texas. Student must be enrolled in any degreed foodservice or hospitality program. The scholarship is awarded one year at a time. The recipients may reapply for scholarship every year; however, satisfactory progress must be shown to be considered. A. The student must have a minimum C average overall. B. The student must have a minimum B average in his/her major. APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply online In addition to the application, please send or the following materials, postmarked no later than April 1, 2017 to: Hospitality & Culinary Arts Scholarship c/o GHRA Education Committee 550 Westcott, Ste.380 Houston, TX director@ghra.com 1. Signed letters of recommendation from current or previous employer, faculty, or an official of the high school or university that the student is attending is required. 2. Official sealed transcript from current high school or university. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The goals of this award are to recognize students who are pursuing education to fulfill their desire to work in our industry and who represent the future of the greater Houston Restaurant industry. Recipient of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Scholarship will receive funds in the amount between $500 - $2,500. Scholarship awards are paid directly to the culinary school or program. No funds are paid directly to scholarship recipients. The Hospitality & Culinary Arts Scholarship Award has been funded by the generous contributions and fundraising efforts of the GHRA Founder s Club sponsors: Sysco Houston, US Foods, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Ecolab, Brother s Produce, Ben E. Keith, reliant an NRG company, Jake s Finer Foods and Silver Eagle Distributors. 1

2 Deadline: April 1, 2017 INFORMATION (Please type or print clearly) Name (First, Middle, Last) Address: City, State, Zip: Tel. Alt. Tel. Currently Working? Name of Employer Number of hrs. per week Yes No address: EDUCATION, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY & WORK HISTORY List the schools you have attended starting with high school. (Most recent first): School Dates Degree/Diploma/Certificate 2

3 Describe Activities, Honors, Achievements: Work Establishment Dates Job/Apprentice Description QUESTIONS (Limit your response to the space provided. Do not submit attachments for Question Section.) 1. The goals of this award are to recognize students who are pursuing education to fulfill their desire to work in our industry and who represent the future of the greater Houston Restaurant industry. In the space below please explain how you represent this award. 3

4 2. What are your goals for your secondary education? How will you use your education to create your future? 3. What are your thoughts / ideas on the role of the restaurant industry to our community? 4

5 Verification: I verify that all statements made in this above application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. I hereby authorize the school and principal to release pertinent transcripts to GHRA for review. I hereby authorize the GHRA to use promotional materials for publicity, reproduction or sale (including but not limited to, photos, video tapes, quotes, written material) submitted in connection with my application for the GHRA Scholarship. Signature Type Full Name Date RECOMMENDATION LETTER: (Please to director@ghra.com or Mail it in to GHRA Office see first page) Please provide us with one recommendation letter to include in your application. Save & director@ghra.com 5