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Application for MCCEI Educational Assistance Scholarship

Amount: $1000 each

Availability and Deadline for Application: The Leon Korstjens Award is available in the spring, and the Leopold Schaeli Award is available in the fall. The bi-annual deadlines for receipt of applications is May 1st for the Leon Korstjens Award, and November 1st for the Leopold Schaeli Award.

These two $1000 scholarships are awarded to students each year through the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Educational Institute (MCCEI). They may be awarded on the basis of merit to deserving individuals who meet Michigan residence requirements. The scholarships will be limited to Hospitality and Culinary Arts training in a post-secondary Michigan school. Such scholarships must be applied for through the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association. Previous recipients may reapply for additional scholarships.

Additional Document Requirements

Each of the following required documents must be uploaded along with your application. Use the upload window and submit button at the bottom of the application. Your documents must be saved as .doc or .pdf files. Please contact Kevin Brennan at kevinbr@thedac.com with questions.

1. Applicant essays: As separate documents (.doc or .pdf), the applicant will answer two (2) of the following questions, with the essays to be no more than 100 words each. These essays should be answered to the best of the applicant’s ability.

What is your ultimate career goal and what steps will you need to take to attain this goal?
What is your motivation for choosing a career in the culinary arts?
What will be the greatest challenge facing the hospitality industry in the next five years?
Why will formal education better prepare you for employment?

2. Recommendation letter from your MCCA member sponsor: Upload as a separate document (.doc or .pdf).

3. Recommendation letter from an instructor or employer: Upload as a separate document (.doc or .pdf).

4. Transcripts: Upload as separate documents (.doc or .pdf).

MCCEI Educational Assistance Scholarship Application

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Personal Information

Which Scholarship Award are you applying for? *

Applicant's name

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Last

Address

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Home phone *

Date of Birth (xx/xx/xx) *

School of choice (1) *

School of choice (2)

Sponsoring MCCA member name *

Referring instuctor or employer name *

Are you a current member of the MCCA? *

Education Information

Name of institution *

Full-time or part-time?

Full-time

Part-time

Major field of study *

Date of enrollment (xx/xx/xx) *

Date of expected graduation (xx/xx/xx) *

Address while attending school

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Highest grade completed (High School) *

Grade point average *

Highest grade completed (College)

How many college credits completed?

Grade point average

List any vocational training previously completed (places and dates)

Employment Information (1)

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Employment Information (2)

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Employment Information (3)

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Other Information

Do you plan on working during the academic year? *

List your major extracurricular activities (clubs, offices held, sports, music, fraternities, and honorariums)

Are other persons dependent upon your earnings? *

If so, indicate relationship and extent

Are you a veteran and eligible to receive education benefits? *

If yes, how much?

Will you receive any government assistance for your education? *

If yes, describe and how much>

Uses of Cash

How many credit hours? *

Cost per credit hour (please omit "$" sign") *

Subtotal

Cost of books and supplies (please omit "$" sign) *

TOTAL

Disclaimer

I certify that the information provided within this Scholarship Application is accurate and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation or willful omission will result in disqualification for any scholarship assistance. *

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Information Checklist and File Upload

All questions completed? *

Yes

Transcripts included? (upload files below) *

Yes

Essays completed and included? (upload files below) *

Yes

Letter of recommendation from your MCCA sponsor included? (upload files below) *

Yes

Letter of recommendation from your employer or a teacher included? (upload files below) *

Yes

Attach files below. Acceptable file formats: .doc or .pdf

Maximum upload size: 134.22MB