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: Jim Goodman CEPC
10911 Southlake Ct.
Richmond, Va 23236
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Scholarship Application Guidelines
Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship
To be awarded the Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship, the following requirements must be met:
- Virginia residency for a minimum of 12 months.
- Acceptance or demonstrated intent to enroll in a baking or pastry curriculum at a post secondary institution.
- Two letters of reference from secondary or postsecondary educators indicating likelihood of success in a postsecondary educational program.
- One letter of reference describing personal attributes that bear upon the applicants future as a culinary artist.
- A 1000 to 2000 word essay that details the educational and professional goals that the applicant has set for his or herself.
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Personal Information:
Name _______________________________ Social Security Number___________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________
City __________________________________ State _______________ Zip _____________
Phone _____________________________ Marital Status ____________________________
Spouse’s occupation __________________ Spouse’s annual income _________________
# of dependants ______________________
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If you are living with, and-or are dependants of, either of your parents,complete the following:
Parent’s name(s) ______________________________________________________________
Parents Mailing address _______________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ________________ Zip ________________
Phone ____________________________
Parent(s) occupations__________________________________________________________
Parent(s) total annual income _________________________________________________
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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_______
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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 form receiving the Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship.
Signature of Applicant____________________________________ Date__________________
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