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Scholarships & Grants
Overview of Scholarships & Grants
It is the intent of the ACF Central Florida Chapter’s Scholarship Committee to provide financial assistance to chapter members through scholarships and grants, but not loans.
The assistance is based upon available funds allocated by the chapter’s Board of Directors on a yearly basis: January 1st through December 31st. Any member in good standing may apply for financial aid provided the criteria is met and approved by the Board. Each member may apply for a Grant(s) not to exceed $500 or Scholarship(s) not to exceed $2500 per calendar year, provided that funds are available.
The ACF Central Florida Chapter, Inc supplies these funds. The Scholarship Committee will document and maintain the records of all applications, criteria compliance, and fund disbursements.
Scholarships
Scholarships are funding for educational purposes: school tuition, culinary tours, and scholastic events. Each chapter member, in good standing with the ACF and the ACF Central Florida Chapter, Inc, may apply for a scholarship not to exceed $2500 per calendar year, providing the criteria is met and approved by the chapter’s Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors. This assistance is based upon available funds allocated by the ACF/CFC Board of Directors on a yearly basis: January 1st thru December 31st.
Scholarship Criteria
- Applicant must complete our chapter’s Scholarship Application Form.
- Applicant must be in good standing with the ACF and with the ACF Central Florida Chapter.
- Applicant must provide documentation that he or she has participated in at least three chapter meetings, events or fundraisers within one year prior to the date of application.
- Applicant must provide a current resume.
- Applicant must provide a “Letter of Intent” stating their desire to continue working within the chapter and how their education will benefit the chapter.
- Applicant must provide a breakdown of expenses related to the chapter funding requested.
- Applicant must agree to furnish a report/recap of what was learned and what was found to be beneficial from the attended event. The Board of Directors may ask applicant to present their report in a general meeting or for publication in the newsletter or website.
The Scholarship Application Form is provided in a Word Document. Please fill it out in Microsoft Word or provide the required information in a typed document to use as a cover page. Provide all letters and supporting documents in the order requested.
All requested information must be provided to the ACF Central Florida Chapter’s Scholarship Committee at least 30 days prior to event – 60 days is optimal – to allow time for the committee and the chapter Board of Directors to consider the request.
All approved scholarship funds will be dispersed at completion of the educational event with “proof of completion”. No checks will be issued prior to the educational event. No check will be issued to an individual, unless approved by the Board of Directors. All checks will be made out to an approved school or educational event site. All moneys are to be spent on approved educational expenses i.e. tuition and textbooks. Travel, lodging and food are not approved items for scholarship money.
For any questions about Scholarships, please email the Scholarship Committee Chair, Chef Nora Galdiano, CEC, ACE at ngaldiano@gmail.com
ACF/CFC Scholarship Application
The Scholarship Application Form is provided in a Word Document. Please fill it out in Microsoft Word or provide the required information in a typed document to use as a cover page. Provide all letters and supporting documents in the order requested.
Grants
Grant funds are for the purpose of conference and convention registrations. They are not applicable to transportation, lodging or food expenses incurred attending these events.
Each member, in good standing with the ACF and the ACF Central Florida Chapter, Inc, may apply for a Grant not to exceed $500 per calendar year, providing the criteria is met and approved by the chapter’s Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors. This assistance is based upon available funds allocated by the ACF/CFC Board of Directors on a yearly basis: January 1st thru December 31st.
Grant Criteria
- Applicant must complete our chapter’s Grant Application Form.
- Applicant must be in good standing with the ACF and with the ACF Central Florida Chapter.
- Applicant must provide documentation that he or she has participated in at least three chapter meetings, events or fundraisers within one year prior to the date of application.
- Applicant must provide a current resume.
- Applicant must agree to furnish a report/recap of what was learned and what was found to be beneficial from the attended event. The Board of Directors may ask applicant to present their report in a general meeting or for publication in the newsletter or website.
The Grant Application Form is provided in a Word Document. Please fill it out in Microsoft Word or provide the required information in a typed document to use as a cover page. Provide all supporting documents in the order requested.
All requested information must be provided to the Scholarship Committee at least 30 days prior to event – 60 days is optimal – to allow time for the committee and Board of Directors to consider the request. Once approved, Grant funds will be awarded but not provided until after official receipts are submitted.
For any questions about Grants, please email the Scholarship Committee Chair, Chef Nora Galdiano, CEC, ACE at ngaldiano@gmail.com
ACF/CFC Grants Application
The Grants Application Form is provided in a Word Document. Please fill it out in Microsoft Word or provide the required information in a typed document to use as a cover page. Provide all letters and supporting documents in the order requested.
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