The University of Texas at Austin
BACKGROUND: In September
of 2000, the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier donated $25,000.00
to create this permanent endowment for the benefit of the College of
Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. The scholarship
is to honor Dolores Snyder, who founded the Dallas chapter in 1984 with
10 charter members. She was one of five founders of Les Dames d'Escoffier
International and served as president during her nine years on the International
Board.
ELIGIBILITY:
An outstanding junior or
senior female undergraduate student who is studying Nutritional Sciences
in the Department of Human Ecology at The University of Texas, Austin;
maintains a GPA of 3.5 in her major courses, and an overall GPA of 3.0;
is a resident of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, or New Mexico;
and who exhibits an interest in pursuing a career in food, wine, or
the hospitality industry. She must demonstrate leadership, participate
in extra curricular activities, and be in financial need to continue
her studies. Provided she maintains her GPA, she may receive the scholarship
more than once.
SELECTION:
Eligible candidates will be recommended to the Scholarship Committee
of The Ex Students' Association by the Chair of the Department of Nutritional
Sciences. Dolores Snyder and the Les Dames d'Escoffier Scholarship Committee
will review the eligible candidates and select a recipient who would
then be approved by the Scholarship Committee of The Ex-Students' Association.
El Centro College, Dallas County
Community Colleges
BACKGROUND:
The original gift of $5,000.00 has grown into a $50,000.00 endowment.
PURPOSE: To
benefit outstanding women in the Food and Hospitality Institute at El
Centro College.
AMOUNT: Up
to $500.00 a semester, with four semesters of support possible.
SOURCE: Endowment
Fund.
NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS:
Dependent upon funds available.
ELIGIBILITY:
An outstanding woman student in any area of the Food service program
who has completed her second semester at the time of receiving the award.
Preference will be given to those with financial need.
PROCESS: Students
will be interviewed by the scholarship committee of Les Dames d’Escoffier,
Dallas Chapter, who will select the recipients and the amount of the
award.
DEADLINE: March
1 each year.
For further information, contact Ms. Beth Sonnier, Director of Food and Hospitality Services, El Centro College, at 214/860-2368 or dcccd.edu (website to be updated with full scholarship information this year).
The University of Houston
BACKGROUND:
Established in 1989, in the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant
Management, the endowment is now worth $184,500.00. (For a number of
years, the school matched our donations.)
AMOUNT: $1,000.00
to $2,000.00. The school
selects the recipients.
SOURCE: Endowment
Fund.
NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS:
Seven women.
ELIGIBILITY:
Qualified applicants must:
- Have
completed at least 12 hours and be enrolled as a full-time student
(12 hours minimum);
- Have
a minimum of 3.0 grade point average overall and 3.5 GPA in major
courses;
- Be a resident of Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana;
Selection is based on scholarship, professional potential, character and financial need according to these criteria:
- Her
activities related to hospitality (work experience, school involvement);
- Her
thoughtful and innovative approach to bringing the science of food,
wine and hospitality to greater understanding and appreciation;
- Her
plans for continuing her education in the future of our industry;
- Her
range of personal activities which exemplify keen appreciation and
understanding of food, wine, and the arts of the table;
- Her potential role as a worthy representative of our industry;
- Her need for financial assistance in finishing her education.
PROCESS: A completed application form, a resume, three letters of recommendation and a transcript of all completed college courses must be submitted. Send materials to:
Scholarship Committee, Conrad N. Hilton College, 229
C.N. Hilton Hotel and College, Houston, Tx 77204-3028. For an application
form, please call 713/743-2446.
DEADLINE: March
1 of each year. Applicants
will be notified by April 15 regarding the outcome of the selection
process. If no notification is received by May 1, please contact the
scholarship committee at (713) 743-2446 or pgodfrey@uh.edu.
WEBSITE: www.hrm.uh.edu
The University of North Texas
BACKGROUND:
Established in 1988, our endowment of $43,000.00 has a current value
of $52,000.
ELIGIBILITY:
Two women in RHM and two women in Food Journalism are eligible to receive
awards. The school selects the recipients.
Texas Tech University
BACKGROUND:
Established in 1988, the endowment is now worth $53,000.00 and benefits
three women in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management. The school
selects the recipients.
SOURCE: Endowment.
ELIGIBILITY:
A female undergraduate student in the Center for Restaurant, Hotel,
and Institutional Management. Selection based on the following considerations:
- Must have completed at least 12 hours and be enrolled as a full-time student (12 hours minimum);
- Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA, and a 3.5 GPA in major courses;
- Be
a resident of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma;
Selection is based on scholarship, professional potential, character and financial need according to these criteria:
- Activities
related to hospitality (work experience, school involvement);
- Thoughtful
and innovative approaches to bringing the science of food, wine and
hospitality to greater understanding and appreciation;
- Plans
for continuing her education in the future in our industry;
- Range
of personal activities which exemplify a keen appreciation and understanding
of food, wine, and the arts of the table;
- Her
potential role as a worthy representative of our industry;
- Her
need for financial assistance in finishing her education.
PROCESS:
For a RHIM Scholarship Application form, contact:
The Department of Education, Nutrition, and Restaurant/Hotel Management
College of Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
P.O. Box 41162
Lubbock, Texas 79409-1162
DEADLINE: Completed application to be returned by April 15.
Texas
Woman's University
ELIGIBILITY :
An outstanding junior or senior female student with 12 hours minimum
in her declared major, a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.5 in her
major, and a 3.0 GPA overall, who exhibits an interest in pursuing a
career in food, wine, or the hospitality industry. She must be a resident
of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, or New Mexico. She must participate
in extra curricular activities, demonstrate leadership, and financial
need to continue her studies.
SELECTION:
Eligible candidates will be recommended by the TWU Nutritional Sciences
Scholarship Committee to the Les Dames d'Escoffier Scholarship Committee
for selection.
DEADLINES: All applications begin submission March 1 for the following school year.
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