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The California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) is proud to present the 2014 CRAEF scholarship application. The application deadline for both undergraduate and high school seniors is May 16. All materials must be mailed to CRAEF and postmarked by the deadline date.

CRAEF scholarships are competitive and awarded to qualified applicants based on an application, an essay, previous experience and an interview. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Top applicants will be contacted for an interview with the CRAEF scholarship panel, comprised of educators and industry leaders, by e-mail or phone six to eight weeks after the deadline. Scholarships will be awarded in two payments following proof of enrollment in two semesters. The first half of the scholarship is paid in early September and is made payable to the school financial aid office. The second check is paid to the student for the spring semester, once proof of enrollment with nine or more credit hours and proof of good standing with the college requirement are submitted.

In addition to the CRAEF scholarship, we encourage students to apply for other scholarships including the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). The NRAEF scholarship application must be completed online at scholarships. The completed online form should be submitted with the required documentation and mailed to the NRAEF. Students who reside in Orange County, Riverside County or Los Angeles counties may also apply for the Norms Restaurants scholarship, which can be found at . Additional scholarship and educational resources are available online at .

Applicant qualifications

To qualify for a CRAEF scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• be a California resident, although students may attend an out-of-state school

• be enrolled in or will be enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours at an accredited foodservice related postsecondary two consecutive semesters or terms

• have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale

• be in good standing with the school for the second half of the award

• have completed at least one grading term of a postsecondary program or be a high school senior going directly to a postsecondary school

• satisfy the minimum hours of industry-related work experience, paid or voluntary:

o 250 hours for high school students going into their freshmen year

o 400 hours for college freshmen going into their sophomore year

o 550 hours for students beyond sophomore year.

All work experience must be verified through paycheck stubs or a signed letter from employers. Do not send copies of a W-2.

Required documentation to be submitted with your signed application:

• An essay, which must be typed and double-spaced in a Word document.

• A copy of the applicant’s program curriculum from a college catalog or website with the major or degree, the number of credit hours and all degree requirements shown.

• A high school or college transcript. Transcripts do not have to be a sealed official copy, but must be from the school.

• Proof of the required restaurant and hospitality industry work experience as listed above. Proof can be given in the form of scanned paycheck stubs or a scanned letter from an employer verifying hours worked. Do not send copies of a W-2.

• Two letters of recommendation.

o One letter from a current or previous employer in the restaurant and hospitality industry

o One letter from an instructor or faculty member.

Judging

CRAEF scholarships are competitive and awarded to qualified applicants based on an application, an essay, previous work experience and an interview. Top applicants will be selected for an interview with the CRAEF scholarship panel. Applicants will be judged on the following criteria:

• Quality of the application, including spelling, grammar, content, etc.

• Essay content, including quality of writing, word count, etc.

• Industry-related experience

• Personal interview

Notification

Applicants chosen for an interview will be notified six to eight weeks after the scholarship deadline with further instructions on the location and time of the interview. Winning applicants will be contacted and provided with information on how to claim funding. CRAEF scholarship winners are chosen once per year and the scholarships are paid over two consecutive terms.

Deadlines

Undergraduate and high school senior deadline is May 16. All materials must be mailed to CRAEF and postmarked by the deadline date.

Awards

The first half of the scholarship is paid in early September and is made payable to the school financial aid office. The second check is paid to the student for the spring semester, once proof of enrollment with nine or more credit hours and proof of good standing with the college requirement are submitted.

2014 CRAEF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Section 1: Personal information

Social Security Number (required) ________-_______-________

Last name ___________________________________ First name ________________________

Primary e-mail address _________________________________________________________

Alternate e-mail address _________________________________________________________

Preferred phone (_____) ___________________ Alternate phone (_____) __________________

Permanent address ______________________________________________________________

City____________________________________ State _______________Zip _______________

School address (if applicable) _____________________________________________________

City____________________________________ State _______________Zip _______________

Date of birth ____________________________________________ Age___________________

Are you a California resident? □ Yes □ No

Are you a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident? □ Yes □ No

Section 2: School information

Are you a former ProStart student? □ Yes □ No

If yes, please list high school _______________________________

What level of education are you currently pursuing?

□ high school diploma □ certificate □ associate’s degree □ bachelor’s degree

Next term I will be a □ freshmen □ sophomore □ junior □ senior

Next term I will attend □ a community college □ a four-year college □ culinary school

A. Current school information

School name_____________________________________________________________

Financial aid office address____________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State_______________ Zip_______________

Phone number (_____) _____________________ Student ID #: __________________________

Expected enrollment date (mo/yr) ________ Expected graduation date (mo/yr) __________

Current major/focus_________________________________________ GPA ______________

B. Future school information (if different from above)

School name___________________________________________________________________

Financial aid office address_______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State_______________ Zip_______________

Phone number (_____) _____________________ Student ID # __________________________

Expected enrollment date (mo/yr) ________ Expected graduation date (mo/yr) _________

Future major/focus___________________________________________ GPA ______________

C. Past school information

Past school name________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State_______________ Zip_______________

Phone number (_____) ___________________________________________________________

Dates enrolled (mo/yr) to (mo/yr) __________________________________________________

Major/focus________________________________________________ GPA _____________

Section 3: Restaurant and hospitality work experience

List the dates and locations of any restaurant and hospitality industry work experience. Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements of paid or voluntary experience: 250 hours for high school students going into their freshmen year, 400 hours for college freshmen going into their sophomore year and 550 hours for those beyond their sophomore year of college. Include only industry-related experience, beginning with most recent. If you require more space, please include a separate sheet of paper.

Company name ________________________________________________________________

Type of business and position worked _______________________________________________

Company address _______________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______________ Zip _______________

Phone number (_____) __________________ Dates employed (mo/yr) to (mo/yr) ___________

Average hours worked per month ________________Total hours worked* _________________

Company name ________________________________________________________________

Type of business and position worked _______________________________________________

Company address _______________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State_______________ Zip ______________

Phone number (_____) __________________ Dates employed (mo/yr) to (mo/yr) ___________

Average hours worked per month ________________ Total hours worked*_________________

*To calculate total hours, multiply average hours worked per month by total months worked.

Total hours restaurant or foodservice industry experience: _______________________________

Do you have a parent who is currently working in the restaurant and hospitality industry?

□ Yes □ No If so, where? _____________________________________________________

Section 4: Essay

Please respond to the essay prompt as best as possible. The essay must be typed, double-spaced, on separate sheets of paper and original. It must be submitted with the application as described on the instruction page. The essay should be approximately 500 to 750 words.

Essay prompt

Briefly describe your motivation for pursuing an education in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Explain why you have chosen this career path. Please include how past experiences, people you have met, interests you have, long-term goals and any other factors have contributed to your aspiration to further your education in the industry.

Section 5: Interests

What areas of the restaurant and hospitality industry do you plan to enter after graduation? Check all that apply.

❑ culinary arts

❑ culinary education

❑ environmental health

❑ fine dining

❑ food science

❑ food styling

❑ foodservice advertising/Communication

❑ foodservice marketing

❑ foodservice supply/Distribution

❑ full service

❑ health care

❑ hotel/lodging

❑ quick service

❑ restaurant and foodservice management

❑ restaurant/facilities design

❑ school foodservice

❑ viticulture

❑ event planning

❑ other __________________________

Is this a career or major change for you? □ Yes □ No

If yes, what career were you previously pursuing? _____________________________________

Section 6: Activities and academic honors

Please describe the community service or restaurant and hospitality industry-related activities you have participated in and academic honors that you have received in the past four years.

A. List any community service activities.

B. List any restaurant and hospitality-related activities and any officer or leadership positions you held, including dates, organizations and positions.

C. List any academic honors you have received.

D. List any other extracurricular activities or awards.

Section 7: Questionnaire

How did you learn about the CRAEF scholarship?

θ Professor or school adviser

θ Internet, if yes, did you learn about it from ? θ Yes θ No

θ Mailing

θ Employer

θ Friend, relative or coworker

θ Other______________

Have you ever been awarded a scholarship from CRAEF or the NRAEF? □Yes □No

If yes, list the scholarship, award amount and year_____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List any other scholarships or tuition-assistance programs you have applied for or received

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

To the best of my knowledge, I have provided CRAEF with accurate responses to all questions on this form. If I become a scholarship recipient, I agree to have my information released to promote the CRAEF Scholarship Program throughout the restaurant and foodservice industry.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Signature Date

Return completed application to:

CRAEF Scholarships

621 Capitol Mall, Suite 2000

Sacramento, CA 95814

All applications must be postmarked by May 16, 2014.

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