* First Name:   Middle Name:   * Last Name:

Current address:

Street Address:

City:
Province:
Postal Code:

Permanent address (if different from above):

Street Address:

City:
Province:
Postal Code:

Home Telephone:   Cell Phone:   Work Telephone:
(Area code and number)

* E-mail:

Age:

Is English your primary language?   Yes   No
If no, what is?

What other languages do you speak?

Two areas of interest you wish to focus on in your food/beverage career/education are:

Are you currently enrolled as a student?   Yes   No
If yes, where:

Are you currently employed as a food/beverage professional?   Yes   No
If yes, Where?   What is your job title?

For which type of Les Dames Scholarship are you applying?

  A long term academic culinary course of 1 year (or more) resulting in a degree or certificate.
       Please specify the title of your desired course:

  A basic course of several weeks.
       Please specify the title of your desired course:

  A specialty, continuing education course of several weeks. List desired specialty (such as chocolate,
       pastry, wine, hospitality, management, food technology, nutrition, etc.)
       Please specify the title of your desired course:

  A week or two of classes in a foreign or domestic cooking school.
       Please specify the title of your desired course:

For any of the above choices please state the cost of tuition and the institution you wish to attend.

Tuition:   Institution:

All scholarships must be used by December 31st of the year in which the award is received. Most scholarships awarded by Les Dames d'Escoffier, British Columbia Chapter, only partially cover the cost of attending a school or participating in a program. You will need to be able to meet the remaining costs.

EDUCATIONAL RECORD

EMPLOYMENT RECORD - List your most current position first:

TRAINING - Please describe any food/culinary/beverage training you have received

GOALS

Please explain in a personal essay your food/culinary/beverage goals, whether professional or non-professional, and how you plan to utilize your education experience if you receive a scholarship from Les Dames d'Escoffier, British Columbia Chapter.
Note: 5000 max character essay - we suggest you write/edit your essay in word document in advance of filling out the form so you can just copy and paste the finished text into this window.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND REFERENCES

Please obtain two letters of recommendation - preferably written by persons closely associated with your professional career.

These letters should be on business letterhead and written by persons other than relatives.

Scan both letters and attach both to one email and make sure and include your name in the body of the email so we know who these letters pertain to. Email to the Scholarship Committee at: 

In addition, please list the names of two persons, different from the above, who are familiar with your work that we may contact as references when we consider your application.

First Name:   Last Name:

Company:

Street Address:

City:
Prov/State:
Post/Zip Code:

Work Telephone: (Area code and number)

E-mail:

First Name:   Last Name:

Company:

Street Address:

City:
Prov/State:
Post/Zip Code:

Work Telephone: (Area code and number)

E-mail:

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Applicant Statement and Waiver:

I understand that, should I receive an award from Les Dames d'Escoffier International, Inc., British Columbia Chapter, as a condition to my acceptance of this award, I hereby agree that neither Les Dames d'Escoffier International, Inc., British Columbia Chapter, nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents shall be responsible for, and I hereby release and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Les Dames d'Escoffier International, Inc., British Columbia Chapter, 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 Les Dames d'Escoffier International, Inc., British Columbia Chapter Scholarship Program.

Should I receive an award from Les Dames d'Escoffier International, Inc., British Columbia Chapter, permission is granted to use my name for publicity purposes. To the best of my knowledge, all information I have provided is accurate and true and may be verified through any means deemed necessary.

Yes    I accept these rules and stipulations above.

If you are under 19, a Parent or Guardian must accept the rules on your behalf.

Yes    I accept these rules and stipulations above on behalf of the applicant who is under 19 years of age.

Name:   Relationship to Applicant:

Application Checklist:

1. Application form is completed, if incomplete your application will be disqualified
2. Personal Essay is complete
3. 2 letters of recommendation have been emailed.
4. Upon submission of the form, you will be asked to pay the $30 Processing Fee - please have your credit card handy.