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2008 Scholarship Application

About the Scholarships
The scholarship program provides financial assistance to prospective students enrolling in Classic Culinary Arts or Classic Pastry Arts at The French Culinary Institute. Scholarship selection is based on demonstrated financial need, merit, culinary goals and likelihood of success in a culinary career.

Eligibility
Prospective students submitting a complete application for a course starting in the award period are eligible to apply. Awards will be made to students who have been accepted to the program and who have completed all requirements for admission. Awards will be disbursed to The French Culinary Institute in two payments. The second disbursement is contingent upon the student having achieved Satisfactory Academic Progress at the midpoint of the program, as defined in the Student Catalog.

Current employees of The French Culinary Institute and their families and members of the Board of Directors of The Friends of The FCI are not eligible to apply or to receive a scholarship award from The Friends of The FCI.

Scholarships & Timelines

The Friends of The FCI Scholarship - $10,000
Winter Award

One $10,000 award to a student starting in one of the following programs:
Program Schedule Start Date Application Deadline Award Notification
Classic Pastry Arts MWF

Nov. 21, 2008

Oct. 25, 2008

Nov. 4, 2008
Classic Culinary Arts MWF

Dec. 3, 2008

Oct. 25, 2008

Nov. 4, 2008
Classic Culinary Arts Day

Nov. 11, 2008

Oct. 25, 2008

Nov. 4, 2008
Classic Pastry Arts TRS

Dec. 16, 2008

Oct. 25, 2008

Nov. 4, 2008

Application Checklist

  • Completed application
  • Personal essay
  • Signed statement of financial need from The FCI Financial Aid Office
Scholarship

Program
Start Date:
Start Date:

Contact Information

Name (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.)

Address (Street/P.O. Box)
City
State
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Home Telephone
Work Telephone
Fax      
Email
Date of Birth
Citizenship (Country)

First Language Spoken

Other Language(s) Spoken

Personal Essay
Briefly explain your culinary goals, how you plan to achieve them and detail your post-study plans. Your essay should be no more than two pages, double-spaced if done first in a word processor. Your personal essay should clearly define your educational and career goals, any obstacles you have overcome.


Employment /Apprenticeship History
List your employment history, beginning with your most current position.
Employer
Phone
Dates of
Employment
Position /
Title

Specialized Training
List any culinary training or professional development courses you have completed.

Awards/Honors
Please list any awards or honors you have received.

Volunteer Activities/Community Service
Please list any volunteer activities and community service you have done.

Financial Information
To the best of your knowledge, list any scholarships, grants or loans you will be receiving to assist you with this program. This scholarship will cover partial costs of attendance at The FCI. How will you be able to pay any remaining tuition balance and/or education-related expenses?

Terms of Agreement
I understand that, should I receive an award from The Friends of The FCI as a condition of my acceptance of this award, I hereby agree that neither The Friends of The FCI nor any of its officers, directors, trustees, chairmen, employees or agents (collectively “The Friends of The FCI”) shall be responsible for, and I hereby release and agree to indemnity, defend and hold harmless The Friends of The FCI from (I) any and all costs and expenses (other than, but not specifically limited to, tuition and other items identified in writing by the grantor of this scholarship) I have incurred or in the future may incur (including, but not limited to, room and board, transportation, meals, uniforms, and other clothing), and (II) any and all personal injury and property damage and any other claims, causes of action or other damages I sustain in connection with my participation in The Friends of The FCI Scholarship program. Should I receive an award from The Friends of The FCI, I grant permission to use my name, photo(s) and testimonial to promote the Scholarship Program and to help raise funds for The Friends of The FCI.

I certify that I have read this application and that the information I have written is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to provide any documentation necessary to verify this information.

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