High School Hospitality and Culinary Arts Scholarship

Application Guidelines and Instructions

Completed scholarship application must be postmarked by March 15, 2012, unless otherwise specified.

Selection of GHRA High School 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.

All finalists will be notified and will be expected to interview with a member of the Education Committee at the beginning of April. The recipients will be expected to attend the GHRA President’s Dinner on June 20^th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where they will be presented the scholarship. Each scholarship winner will receive two complimentary tickets to the dinner.

ELIGIBILITY The Student Must:

• Demonstrate the ability to succeed with college level work. High school graduates should be in the top half of their class.
• School transcripts must accompany the application. (Including SAT or ACT scores as well as other academic evidence will be considered in the selection process.)
• 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 present for an interview with members of the Education Committee.
• 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

• In addition to the online application, please send the following materials, postmarked no later than March 15, 2012 to:

1. Transcript Release Form (Downloadable HERE)
2. Official sealed transcript from university.

Applicants must send transcripts covering a minimum of the previous two academic years (must include high school transcript if a freshman).

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

• Recipient of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Scholarship will receive funds in the amount up to $5,000.00.
• Recipient will receive a certificate of award at the President ’s Dinner date on June 20^th.

Scholarship awards are paid directly to the culinary school or program. No funds are paid directly to scholarship recipients