American Culinary Federation
Virginia Chefs Association

 

Application for
Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship

 

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Name of Applicant

 

 

 

Return completed applications and required attachments to:
Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship Fund

Attention:
Hans Schadler CEC,AAC
Williamsburg Inn
136 East Francis Street
Williamsburg, Va 23185

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarship Application Guidelines
To be awarded the Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship, the following requirements must be met:

  1. Applicant must have been a residence of the geographic area encompassed by the Virginia Chefs Association for a minimum of 12 months
  2. Applicant must show proof of acceptance or demonstrated intent to enroll in a culinary curriculum at a post secondary institution
  3. Two letters of reference must be provided from secondary or post secondary educators, one of which must be the student’s instructor, indicating likelihood of success in a post secondary educational program
  4. One letter of reference must be provided describing personal attributes that bear upon the applicant’s future as a culinary artist
  5. A 1000 to 2000 word essay that details the educational and professional goals that the applicant has set for his or herself.
  6. The applicant must be a member in good standing as a junior member or junior culinarian member of the Virginia chefs Association. There is no length of time required prior to submitting the application.

 

*Note:
If awarded, the scholarship will be $1000 payable to the student's account at the designated institution. If a student maintains a GPA of 3.25 or higher, it will be renewable for up to four years of higher pastry education. A transcript must be provided with proof of GPA in order to receive the renewable award.

 

 

Personal Information:

Name __________________________________________________________________

Social Security Number ____________________________________________________

Mailing address __________________________________________________________

 

City __________________________________ State _______________ Zip __________

Phone _____________________________

If you are currently employed complete the following

Name of establishment_____________________________________________________

Mailing address __________________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State ________________ Zip _____________

Phone ____________________________ Your job title __________________________

Supervisors name _________________________________________________________

# Hours worked per average week____________ Wage / Salary $ ________ per _______

Educational Institution Information

Name of educational Institution____________________________________

Mailing address __________________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State ________________ Zip _____________

Phone __________________________

 

What is your major________________________________________________________?

Are you a full time or part time student? ______________________________________

How many credit hours have you completed? __________________________________

How many credit hours do you have remaining? _________________________________

What is your anticipated date of graduation? ___/___/____

 

I, the undersigned applicant, pledge that the information submitted in this application is true and correct. I understand that any willfully false statement, attachment or documentation will prompt permanent barring from receiving the Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship.

Signature of Applicant____________________________ Date_____________________