Mission Statement Our goal is to invest in the future of women by providing scholarships in the food, wine, hospitality and nutrition related industries. To express our respect for education, we have created the "Les Dames Culinary and Hospitality Arts Scholarship" program. The program is open to any and all women. Eligibility Must be a female who is planning to pursue a career in the culinary/hospitality/nutrition arts. Must plan to attend a two year college, four year university or vocational institution. If you are a High School Student, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA. High School transcripts are required if you are just graduating from high school. If you are already enrolled in a culinary/hospitality/nutrition arts program you must have a 3.0 GPA or better. Please include a copy of your current grades. You must have aspiration, initiative and goals related to the culinary/hospitality/nutrition industry. You will be asked to personally interview with the scholarship committee. Scholarship Amounts Two Year and Vocational Institutions: $1,000 annually for 2 years. Four Year Institutions: $2,000 annually for 4 years. A recipient who attends a Two Year or Vocational Institution may apply for an additional scholarship if proceeding on to a Four Year Institution and is in good standing with LDEIPS. Application Scholarship funds may be used for tuition or program fees only. Funds may not be applied to living expenses. Scholarship applications must be received no later than May 1 st. Late applications will not be considered. All required materials must be received together by the deadline. Letters of reference must be attached to the application. Applications must be signed, clear and legible or you will not be considered. SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Scholarship Committee Les Dames d'escoffier Palm Springs Chapter 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr. #5048 Palm Springs CA 92263 Ldeips123@gmail.com
Les Dames d'escoffier, Palm Springs Scholarship Application - Page 1 PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE LAST FIRST MIDDLE CURRENT STREET EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER PERMANENT Have you been accepted to attend a food, wine, hospitality or related education program? YES NO INSTITUTION AND PROGRAM Do you have applications pending for food, wine, hospitality or related education program? YES NO List programs and indicate when you will be notified or acceptance or rejection: List all other scholarships and/or grants you currently hold:
Les Dames d'escoffier International Palm Springs Scholarship Application - Page 2 List all other scholarship and/or grants for which you have applied: If you have completed any type of food, wine, hospitality, nutrition or related apprenticeship or training program or are in such a program now, please describe the length and type of training you received (use additional paper if necessary) Educational Record Begin with most recent dates and list degrees/diplomas/certificates, schools attended, programs completed (use additional paper as necessary) Employment Record Begin with the most recent dates and list position, employer, city, state, telephone, start and ended dates (use additional paper as necessary) Employer City State/Zip Phone Position Date started Date ended
Les Dames d'escoffier International Palm Springs Scholarship Application - Page 3 Goals, Experience and Financial Need Write no more than a one-page response to each of the following four questions. Use a separate page for each response: 1. What has motivated you to pursue your desire for a career in a culinary or hospitality/nutrition related field? 2. Why have you chosen your particular training program and what do you expect to gain from it? 3. What experience have you had in your field that you feel would distinguish you from other applicants? 4. What are your financial needs to pursue these goals? References Two letters of career recommendation and two letters of personal recommendation must accompany this application. Career references should be on business letterhead and written by persons other than relatives. If possible, career references should be closely associated with your professional culinary career or with your education. Please note, current member of Les Dames d'escoffier may not write either career or personal recommendations. Career References (2): POSITION/TITLE POSITION/TITLE
Les Dames d'escoffier International Palm Springs Scholarship Application - Page 4 Personal References (2) RELATIONSHIP RELATIONSHIP Application Checklist: Application form, completed, signed and dated Four Essays Four Reference Letters Send completed application and all materials to: Scholarship Committee Les Dames d'escoffier International, Palm Springs 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive #5048 Ldeips123@gmail.com For further information call: (760) 895-9899 Signature: To the best of my knowledge, all the information I have provided in this application is accurate and true: APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE