Leopold Schaeli and Leon Korstjens Award Form

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 [email protected] 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).

Personal Information

* Which Scholarship Award are you applying for?

* First Name

* Last Name

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

* 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 ofStudy

* Date of Enrollment (xx/xx/xx)

* Date of Expected Graduation (xx/xx/xx)

Address While Attending School

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

* 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)

Position Held

Full-time or Part-time?

Company

Dates of Employment

Supervisor

Phone

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Employment Information (2)

Position Held

Full-time or Part-time?

Company

Dates of Employment

Supervisor

Phone

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Employment Information (3)

Position Held

Full-time or Part-time?

Company

Dates of Employment

Supervisor

Phone

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

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?

* Are You a Veteran and Eligible to Receive Education Benefits?

* Will You Receive Any Government Assistance for Your Education?

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.

Yes

Information Checklist and File Upload

* All Questions Completed?

Yes

* Transcripts Included? (upload files below)

Yes

* Essays Completed and Included? (upload files below)

* 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)

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