Academic Divisions

Scholarships for Hospitality Management - Culinary Arts Majors

American Hotel & Lodging Association Scholarships

Major in Culinary Arts Option
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in the Culinary Arts core curriculum
Must be currently employed in the food service industry
Application must include a letter of recommendation from current employer in the food service industry

This scholarship is being offered through the Sinclair Community College Office of Financial Aid. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 10 Room 10343, or call (937) 512-2765.

http://www.ohla.org/members_page/scholarship.htm

Aramark Culinary Art Scholarship

Must have a declared major in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must have completed at least 15 credit hours in the core curriculum
Personal essay including your goals is required

This scholarship is being offered through the Sinclair Community College Office of Financial Aid. Scholarship opportunities for Fall. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 10 Room 10343, or call (937) 512-2765.

Tourism Cares Scholarship

1) the National Tour Association (NTA) Academic Scholarship Fund:

2009 SCHEDULE: Application Deadline:5 PM EST Wednesday, April 1, 2009,

Scholarship Recipients announced: May 2009

Scholarship Funds Awarded: August 2009 (Note: The funds are sent to the student’s financial aid office to be deposited directly into the student’s school account to be disbursed over the upcoming fall and spring semesters.)

2) the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Academic Scholarships Fund,
2009 SCHEDULE: Application Deadline 5 PM EST Tuesday, June 30, 2009,

Scholarship Recipients Announced : early September 2009

Scholarship Funds Awarded: September 2009 (Note: The funds are sent to the student’s financial aid office to be deposited directly into the student’s school account to be disbursed for the spring semester [as it will be too late to be applied to fall semester.)

3) the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Professional Development Scholarship Fund ,
2009 SCHEDULE: Applicatio Deadline: rolling

Scholarship Recipients Announced: rolling

Scholarship Funds Awarded: rolliing

Dayton Chefs' Culinary Arts Scholarship

Major in Culinary Arts Option
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in the Culinary Arts core curriculum
Must be currently employed in the food service industry
Application must include a letter of recommendation from current employer in the food service industry

Miami Valley Restaurant Association (MVRA) Scholarship

http://www.themvra.org/scholarships.html

Purpose -To encourage and support the development and education of new professionals in the fields of hospitality and restuarant management and the culinary arts.

Criteria - Applicants will meet the following criteria:

May be full-time or part-time students;
Must have a declared major in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts
Have completed at lease one quarter of study prior to applying for the scholarship ;
Have a current GPA of 2.75 or better;
Demonstrate interest in the field of food service through current or former experience working in a restaurant or other food service facility.

Application & Selection:

Applicants will complete the standard "Sinclair Scholarships" form available at the Financial Aid and Scholarships, Room 10-343.
Applications will be taken during the Spring Quarter scholarship application period.
Faculty from the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs may also nominate students who meet the above criteria to be considered for these awards.
A committee of full-time and part-time faculty appointed by the Department Chairperson will select the recipients.

Uses: This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, and books.

Funds Management:

The number and size of awards which may be used during one quarter or spread over the entire academic year at the recipient's request.
MVRA will provide an initial gift of $600 in the Spring to fund one award for the academic year.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Student scholarship awards of $2,000. Deadlines vary by category. To receive an application, visit the NRAEF web site, www.nraef.org to apply online or to download an application. Note: If you apply via the Internet, print out your application and return with the required accompanying materials. Email www.scholars@foodtrain.org, or call the NRAEF at 312-715-1010 extension 733.

NRAEF Restaurant Management Scholarship Quiz

Earn a $500 scholarship through the NRAEF and Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF)!

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on their scores on a 15 to 25 item online quiz focusing on restaurant management. Quiz content is based on the ManageFirst Program(TM)

Click here* To learn more and test your knowledge please visit: Each month, the top 10 students will receive a $500 scholarship.

If you have questions about this scholarship, contact the Scholarships Program at scholars@nraef.org or call 800-765-2122 ext 6738.

This scholarship quiz is open from 9/1/08-9/21/08.*http://www.cksf.org/cksf.cfm?Page=Home&Subpage=RestaurantAEFS

NEWH The Hospitality Industry Network

Application Deadline: September 1, 2009

Contact: Melissa Danko, Scholarship Director, Chicago Chapter

melissadanko@gmail.com

Application with qualifications: http://www.newh.org/getpage.asp?pageid=425

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Office of Financial Aid, Sinclair Community College.
Listing of some current and future scholarships,grants and finacial aid available through Sinclair Community College administered through the Office of Financial Aid.

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Finaid.com
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For more information, visit Sinclair's Financial Aid Office in Building 10 Room 10343, or call (937) 512-2765.