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1 Dear Scholarship Applicant: Thank you for your interest in The National Association of College and University Food Services Clark E. DeHaven Scholarships. These awards are intended to encourage student commitment to careers in food service professions or research, or in a related field of study. Funds awarded must be used toward tuition and other costs directly related to undergraduate courses in which you are enrolled. Scholarship criteria and eligibility requirements are provided on the last page of this application packet. Applications will be reviewed during the month following the February 15 deadline and scholarship award recipients will be notified no later than June 1. Recipients must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen and be enrolled in a college or university that is a member of NACUFS. In the case of multi-campus institutions, each campus shall be considered a separate institution and must hold an institutional membership. Applications and all supporting documentation must be postmarked by February 15, 2013 and received within one week of the deadline date. Only complete application packets will be evaluated. A complete application will include: 1. Completed application form (typed) 2. Official transcript(s) 3. Letter of recommendation from your academic advisor or other faculty member under whom you have studied and can comment on your qualifications 4. Letter of recommendation from your previous or present employer 5. Letter of personal evaluation 6. Resume Please mail to the address on this letterhead. Contact Shirleta Benfield, Trustee, at (405) if you have any questions about the scholarship or application process or sbenfield@ou.edu. Good luck! Sincerely, Mary Molt, Ph.D. Trustee, Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Trust Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Board of Trustees Mary Molt, Ph.D. H. Michael Rice Michael Joseph Kansas State University Michigan State University Rich Products Corporation Shirleta Benfield Terri Moreman Russ Meyer University of Oklahoma U. S. Olympic Training Center University of Nevada Reno Jon Lewis Ball State University

2 PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Home Address College/University Address Parent/Guardian Address Home Phone: College Phone: Mobile Phone: Address: Citizenship: United States Canada Other Are you related to a past/present trustee of the Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Fund? No Yes If yes, name of trustee: FINANCIAL INFORMATION Mother s Occupation: Annual Income: $ Father s Occupation: Annual Income: $ Spouse s Occupation: Annual Income: $ Number of siblings living with parents or children living at home: # Attending college: Do you work during the academic year? No Yes If yes, hours worked per week: Annual income from employment: $ Financial assistance from: $ Family/spouse $ Government sources $ Other sources List sources and amount of financial assistance (names and amount of scholarships, loans, etc.): EXPENSE INFORMATION Are other people dependent on your earnings? No Yes If yes, indicate relationship and amount of support: List your annual costs for: $ Tuition $ Room $ Books $ Board

3 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION College/University Currently Attending: Address: Is your college/university a member of NACUFS? Yes No If you are not sure, call the NACUFS office at (517) Major Area of Academic Emphasis: Name of Degree Program: Name of Academic Dept. Chair: Phone: Highest Class Completed by May 2013: Sophomore Junior Senior Current freshmen are not eligible. Expected Graduation Date: Vocational Training Previously Completed: Place: Place: Place: Date(s): Date(s): Date(s): PERSONAL EVALUATION In 500 words or less, describe your interest in and commitment to a foodservice profession or related field of study, along with any special information that you would like the scholarship committee to consider. Please enclose your information on a separate sheet of paper. RESUME Enclose your resume that lists current and previous employment, work dates, type of jobs, and reason for leaving. Also include major extracurricular activities (sports, publications, offices held, honorary organizations, etc.). Note specifically any leadership positions you have held. SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET TO: The Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Trust c/o H. Michael Rice Michigan State University 645 N Shaw Lane, Room 239 East Lansing, MI APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2013, AND RECEIVED WITHIN ONE WEEK OF POSTMARK DEADLINE. Include in your application packet: Completed application form Official transcript(s) Academic letter of reference and completed academic reference form (insert #1) Employer letter of reference and completed employer reference form (insert #2) Letter of personal evaluation Resume

4 ACADEMIC REFERENCE FORM INSERT #1 To the applicant: Provide this form to your academic advisor or a faculty member under whom you have studied and who is able to comment on your qualifications for the scholarship. Please fill in this section (typed or printed) for the convenience of the respondent. Please ask your reference to return this form to you in a sealed envelope with his/her signature written across the seal. Applicant s Name (as listed on the application) School and Department Applicant s Program of Study Applicant s Applicant s Signature Date To the reference: Please attach a narrative description of the applicant s scholarly qualities (500 words or less). Please include how long you have known the applicant, your relationship to the applicant, your judgment of the applicant s outstanding talents and strengths, and his/her commitment to a foodservice profession, or related field of study. Please be candid about applicant s strengths and weaknesses that might affect his/her performance in the foodservice industry. Please place your completed academic reference form (insert 1) and narrative description of the applicant in an envelope, seal it, sign your name across the seal, and return it to the applicant for inclusion in his/her application packet. Reference Name Position/Title Address Phone Reference s Signature Date

5 ACADEMIC REFERENCE FORM INSERT #1 Please provide your appraisal of the applicant in relation to the qualities listed below. Intellectual Ability Analytical Ability Imagination/Creativity Organizational Ability Interpersonal Skills Written Communication Oral Communication Ability to Solve Complex Problems Initiative Persistence/Drive Responsibility/Maturity Leadership Potential

6 EMPLOYER REFERENCE FORM INSERT #2 To the applicant: Provide this form to an individual under whom you have worked and who is able to comment on your qualifications for the scholarship. Please fill in this section (typed or printed) for the convenience of the respondent. Please ask your reference to return this form to you in a sealed envelope with his/her signature written across the seal. Applicant s Name (as listed on the application) School and Department or Company Name Applicant s Job Title or Description Applicant s Applicant s Signature Date To the reference: Please attach a narrative description of the applicant s scholarly qualities (500 words or less). Please include how long you have known the applicant, your relationship to the applicant, your judgment of the applicant s outstanding talents and strengths, and his/her commitment to a foodservice profession, or related field of study. Please be candid about applicant s strengths and weaknesses that might affect his/her performance in the foodservice industry. Please place your completed employer reference form (insert 2) and narrative description of the applicant in an envelope, seal it, sign your name across the seal, and return it to the applicant for inclusion in his/her application packet. Reference Name Position/Title Address Phone Reference s Signature Date

7 EMPLOYER REFERENCE FORM INSERT #2 Please provide your appraisal of the applicant in relation to the qualities listed below. Intellectual Ability Analytical Ability Imagination/Creativity Organizational Ability Interpersonal Skills Written Communication Oral Communication Ability to Solve Complex Problems Initiative Persistence/Drive Responsibility/Maturity Leadership Potential

8 ABOUT THE CLARK E. DEHAVEN SCHOLARSHIP The Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship is intended to provide financial support to students who demonstrate a commitment to a foodservice career. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited program that will lead to an undergraduate degree in a field of study designed to prepare students for careers in foodservice, or related areas (see number 2 below). Awards will be made only to applicants enrolled at institutions that are members of the National Association of College & University Food Services. Scholarship Criteria 1. Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship recipients will be selected annually by the Clark E. DeHaven scholarship committee, after review of application material. Academic and employer references, academic standing, commitment to the academic program, and other specified criteria will be considered. Parameters for selection include commitment to careers in foodservice professions, merit, traditional progress toward degrees, character, campus citizenship, campus involvement, volunteer activities, and financial need. 2. Awards may be made to current college sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Applications from freshmen will not be considered. Applicants enrolled full-time in baccalaureate programs in the next fall term are the primary candidates for the awards. Consideration will be given to applicants with exemplary credentials that are enrolled full-time in a culinary program leading to an associate degree. Scholarships will be awarded only for undergraduate study. 3. Students must submit an application and all required information by the deadline. Award recipients will be notified by phone call or letter no later than June 1, Completed application form with all supporting documentation must be postmarked by February 15, 2013 and received within one week. No late applications or parts of the application packet will be accepted. 5. The award is intended to be used during the traditional academic year (fall through spring), and for academic purposes such as tuition, fees, room, board, and books. 6. The Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship board of trustees reserves the right to determine if an award will be given. 7. Scholarship funds are payable to educational institution(s) and recipient(s). Exceptions to this policy can be made by decision of the trustees based upon individual circumstances. 8. Relatives of the current Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship board of trustees are ineligible. 9. Scholarship recipient selection(s) will be made without regard to race, age, gender, religion, political beliefs, employment status, or any other factor, which could constitute unfair or illegal discrimination. 10. Student must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen and must attend college in the U.S. or Canada during the duration of the scholarship year. 11. Student must be in good standing, have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative overall grade point average at his/her college or university, and be enrolled full-time during the spring semester when application is made and during the following fall semester. 12. Student must submit a transcript from all colleges/universities attended with his/her application. Transcripts must indicate cumulative grade point average. 13. Decisions of the board of trustees are final in all matters related to the above practices.