Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College



		Congratulations to Jacqueline DiToro, winner of the 2007 Academic Scholarship for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) ManageFirst Students. read an interview with this amazing student. Need Money? Are you a returning student who needs money for next semester? Are you interested in paying off some of your loans early? You've come to the right place! The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College can help you find scholarship opportunities at every turn of your education. For example, did you realize that The American Culinary Federation's Philadelphia Chapter has numerous scholarship programs with multiple deadlines during the academic year? Did you know that The Culinary Society of Philadelphia offers several scholarships in the fall to students just from our college? Whatever the need, we can point you in the right direction. A selection of the organizations that have offer scholarships include: Les Dames de Escoffier The American Hotel and Lodging Foundation National Restaurant Association The Culinary Society of Philadelphia The James Beard Foundation Dave & Buster's Restaurants The American Culinary Federation The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association Frequently Asked Questions about Scholarships ********************** Scholarship information can be found in the stacking tray outside of the Student Affairs office on the 2nd floor of Allison Mansion. Scroll down or click on the following links for information about current scholarships: American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation** Offers nearly a dozen scholarhips...Application Deadline is May 1, 2007 American Culinary Federation Scholarship Assistance Are you creative? There are always recipe contests sponsored by major companies such as Rice-a-Roni, The Pennsylvania Beef Council, and The Girl Scouts of America, to name just a few. Imagine how great it must feel to create a winning veal recipe for The Pennsylvania Beef Council that is advertised in all of their nationwide publications. What a great addition to your resume! Do you think something like that might help you get a job and get ahead? Connect to the links below for more scholarship ideas: Scholarships.com Hospitality/Culinary Scholarship Website Guide for Scholarship Websites If you have questions or want further information, email the Student Life office. www.TRSstudentlife.net American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Academic Scholarship Program Fund your education and jumpstart your career... Why get a loan when you could get a scholarship? There's no debt to repay, and it's more than just money. At the Foundation, they not only help pay for school -- they help build your career. The Scholars Alumni Association helps you network, advance, and gain visibility in the industry. And, when you win a scholarship, you also become a student member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association - for free. That puts you at the center of the industry, with all the info, events, and contacts you need to build a fast-track career in hospitality. Don't think it's worth your time to apply? Sixty-four percent of the applicants won scholarships last year totaling more than $430,000. At 92 schools across the country, the AH&LEF awarded more than 300 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Take 30 minutes to apply. You could fund your education and jumpstart your career! How are AH&LEF scholarships evaluated? I don't think I'm considered financially needy. Or, I don't have a high GPA. There's no "magic bullet" and you're not judged on one factor alone. Academics, hospitality work experience, financial need, extracurricular/professional activities and honors, as well as personal attributes, are all considered. Which scholarship is right for you? Explore all the options; click on the following links to learn about each of the scholarhips, including requirements. The Foundation administers nearly a dozen scholarships: Annual Scholarship Grant Program Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management The Rama Scholarship for the American Dream Pepsi Scholarship The AAA Five Diamond Hospitality Scholarship American Express Scholarship Ecolab Scholarship Lodging Management Program The Steven Hymans Extended Stay Scholarship Getting Nominated School-Nominated For the Annual Scholarship Grant Program, the Rama Scholarship, AAA Scholarship, and the Pepsi Scholarship, The Restaurant School selects the recipient. To apply for the Packard Scholarship, a representative at The Restaurant School must first nominate you. See Mr. Richard Kopp or Mr. John Foglia about school-nominated scholarships for the AH&LEF. Self-Nominated You can apply directly for the Ecolab, Hymans Extended Stay, American Express, Hyatt Minority, and LMP scholarships. Your school does not have to be affiliated with AH&LEF and you do not need to be nominated. Application Guidelines and Materials Application Process New this year, AH&LEF has combined all of its applications into one consolidated form. Now, students can complete one application and check all the scholarships they wish to be considered for. Students can apply online or download the application to their printer. Application Deadline May 1, 2007 is the deadline date for all AH&LEF scholarships. Applicants will be notified of their award status by July 15th. Check with Mr. Richard Kopp for details. Application Instructions and Policies All scholarships require enrollment in a U.S., undergraduate, hospitality-related degree granting program. Full-time enrollment for all scholarships is defined as enrollment of 12 or more hours for both the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Part-time is considered less than 12 hours for one or both semesters; or full-time enrollment for fall semester only. Open scholarship competitions do not require school nomination in order to be considered. School selected/nominated programs do require school nomination for consideration. It's important that applicants complete all required sections of the application because they are scored on a combination of academic performance, hospitality work experience, financial need, extracurricular/professional attributes and honors, as well as personal attributes as defined in their career goal statement. Students who receive an award are paid in two equal installments per academic year. The first check is mailed in September and the second in December. Checks are issued jointly to the student and the institution and must be endorsed by both. The scholarship checks and certificates or plaques are sent directly to the university. Scholarships must be used exclusively for the payment of tuition, fees, and books. Any remaining funds must be returned to AH&LEF. Any recipient who fails to enroll or cancels his/her enrollment must notify AH&LEF immediately. Application Deadline: May 1. Winners announced by July 15. Students may also apply online. Program and Application Inquiries If you have questions about the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarship Program please contact Crystal Hammond (phone: 202-289-3188, email: chammond@ahlef.org) or visit www.ahlef.org. American Culinary Federation Scholarship Assistance The American Academy of Chefs (AAC), through the American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACFF), offers educational scholarships to those currently attending culinary schools, and to professional chefs already working in the hospitality industry looking to further their education. Undergraduate Culinary Students: AAC Chair's Scholarship Balestreri/Cutino Scholarship Chaine des Rotisseurs Scholarship Johnson & Wales University Scholarship Julia Child Memorial Scholarship Professional Chefs for Continuing Education: Spice Box Grant Ventura Foods/Culinary Institute of America Scholarship Other Helpful Resources for Obtaining Scholarship Funds: FastWEB, Financial Aid Search Through the WEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and student loans. For more information, please visit www.fastweb.com. Scams: What you Should Know - scam tips and warning signs Student: Quick Reference Guide - helpful Web resources and test dates The Culinary Trust 304 W. Liberty Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 581-9786 ext. 264 www.theculinarytrust.com International Association of Culinary Professionals 304 West Liberty Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 587-7953 www.iacp.com National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-2702 (800) 765-2122 or (312) 715-1010 www.nraef.org National Restaurant Association 1200 17th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036 (202) 331-5900 www.restaurant.org Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Foundation 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102 (703) 610-9024 http://www.hsmai.org/HSMAIFoundation.cfm Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102 (703) 610-9024 www.hsmai.org For more information on scholarships, please call the AAC office at the ACF national headquarters at (800) 624-9458.