GDTRA 2025 Scholarship Application

The Greater Dallas Chapter is honored to award several scholarships to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college culinary arts or restaurant management program.

Scholarship Eligibility

Candidate must:

-Be a resident of the Greater Dallas Metro area (Dallas County, Denton County or Collin County).
-Be an applicant for a culinary arts or restaurant management program, attending college for the first time or current student in good standing in a similar degree program.

-Have participated in your high school's ProStart culinary arts program.
-Have an overall GPA of 2.75 (out of 4.0) or 75% (out of 100) or provide a GED certification
-Submit a verification of enrollment from the school you are attending before payment is issued.

The scholarship committee will score the applications on the following:

Spelling, Punctuation, Legibility
Grade Point Average and ACT/SAT Scores
Class Ranking (High School Seniors Only)
Honors-Community Involvement
Essay Questions
Strength of References
Industry Related Work Experience
1-5 years working in foodservice

Deadline:
Applications, supporting documents, and letters of reference must be submitted no later than April 30, 2024.

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Personal and Basic Information

First Name: *

Middle Name:

Last Name: *

Date of Birth: * +

Mailing Address Line 1 *

Mailing Address Line 2

City: *

Zip: *

Home Phone: *

Mobile Phone:

Email Address: *

Please check applicable category: *

High School Applicant

First-Time College Applicant

Returning College Applicant

Are you a current Texas ProStart student or, if in college, were you a Texas ProStart student in high school? *

Yes

Name of Current High School or College: *

Name of High School Independent School District (ISD): *

Name of Culinary Program: *

Name of Culinary Instructor: *

Application Qualifications

Please check to confirm that you meet each qualification outlined below.

I demonstrate the ability and desire to become an asset to the foodservice industry and my personal aims and goals are consistent with this requirement. *

Yes

I have experience in the foodservice or hospitality industry. *

Yes

My degree plan is in a foodservice or hospitality program. *

Yes

Other Other

I agree to be contacted for future follow‐up and data. *

Yes

I agree to be contacted for future follow‐up and data *

Yes

GPA and Transcript - 75 Points

Current GPA *

Which college or university do you attend or plan to attend? *

Have you applied to this college? *

Yes

Already attending this college

Have you taken any college courses? *

Yes

How many college course hours have you taken? *

Please upload your official high school or college (whichever is applicable) transcript. *

Activities and Awards - 50 Points

List all organizations in which you have been active. Indicate if you have held an officer position within any of those organizations. (Please specify high school or college)

List all honors and awards received especially, any culinary, hospitality or foodservice competitions here. (Please specify high school or college)

Work History and Internships - 50 Points

Employer:

Supervisor Name:

Position:

Average Hours per Week:

Date Started: +

Date Left: +

Currently employed

Employer:

Supervisor Name:

Position:

Average Hours per Week:

Date Started: +

Date Left: +

Currently employed

Employer:

Supervisor Name:

Position:

Average Hours per Week:

Date Started: +

Date Left: +

Currently employed

Essay - 75 Points

In 1,250 words or less, present an essay that address the following:

- Why you are passionate about the hospitality/foodservice industry? What makes you want to pursue a career in the hospitality industry?

- What are your career goals? How do you feel about the time and effort it will take to fulfill those goals?

- How will you contribute to your local community during your career as a hospitality or foodservice professional?

Separate paragraphs for each question are encouraged.

0/1250 words

Recommendation Letter - 50 Points

Recommendation letter #1 *

Recommendation Letter #2 🛈

Matt Martinez Scholarship

This scholarship you are applying for is seperate to the GDRA Scholarship but can be in addition to. Please answer the question below.

Why are you deserving of the Matt Martinez Scholarship?

*We highly encourage you do research on who Matt Martinez is and Matt's Rancho Martinez Restaurant prior to applying for this scholarship. The owners of Matt's Rancho Martinez will be the ones determining who earns this scholarship.

Agreement

I have read, understand and agree to the conditions outlined above and have indicated this by providing my checking the box on each of the lines provided. Additionally, I acknowledge that all the information included in this application is true and correct. *

Yes

Signature: *

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Date: * +

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