The scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are either high school graduates or in possession of a GED.
All applicants must be in good academic standing, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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To apply, please provide the following:
A resume that includes up-to-date contact information, relevant education, professional and volunteer experience.
A 750-1000 word essay on why you are passionate about becoming an entrepreneur. Share details of what business you would create, how you would run it, and how you would stay on top of trends in the industry.
A current unofficial transcript from the applicant’s school. First-year college students may submit an unofficial transcript from their most recent school, as well as an unofficial transcript from their current post-secondary institution.
Please note that applicants located in and around North Carolina may receive higher consideration when selecting a winner. The winner of the Franchise.Law Entrepreneur Scholarship will be announced in July of 2023.
To qualify for the Healthy Communities Scholarship, an applicant must currently be enrolled in a course of study at any accredited community or junior college or an undergraduate or graduate degree program anywhere in the United States. High school graduates or GED holders who are about to start college-level studies are also eligible.
Candidates must be in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Eligible candidates must also demonstrate their strong commitment to helping others and describe personal examples of a time they have encouraged sustainable and local health initiatives in their community.
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Resume with updated contact information
A 500-word statement identifying the applicant and their past and future dedication to healthy communities and sustainable initiatives. The personal statement should clarify how the candidate would use their continued education to champion accessible health- and local-activities programs.
An up-to-date transcript from the applicant’s current institution of study. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. (NOTE: first-year students are permitted to submit unofficial transcripts from their most recent institution attended along with unofficial documentation from their current school.)
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student in the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Students must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year.
Immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households (whether related or not) of KGS Law PLLC staff and attorneys, are not eligible to participate in the competition.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
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The candidate must submit a 750 -1,000 word essay response to the prompt: With so many different cultures and languages in the community, we are asking students to talk about traditions that are important to their families and ways society can be more inclusive to everyone.
The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their professional and academic experience
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school
First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred need to submit an official transcript from their prior school and an unofficial transcript from their current school
High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university
Have an identified disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more major life activity)
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent
Be a high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll or who is already enrolled in full-time or half-time (at least 6 credits per term) undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year
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Award information:
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $2,500 award for full-time study or a $1,250 award for half-time study
Full-time student awards may be renewed for up to three (3) additional years and half-time student awards may be renewed for up to seven (7) years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first
Renewal is contingent upon maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent
Awards are for undergraduate study only
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
Academic record
Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
Honors
Work experience
Statement of educational and career goals and objectives
Any undergraduate student or individual enrolled or accepted as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution
Anyone majoring in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality-related program
Anyone NOT related to any employees or family members of the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, or any State Restaurant Association
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Each year, the NRAEF awards more than $1.2 million in scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.
Grade level: Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate at a two-year community college or four-year college/university in 2023-24
Student or parent currently/formerly employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant
Any ethnic heritage
Community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Financial need
No citizenship status requirement
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Background Information
Number of Awards: Up to 2
Amount: $1000
Renewable? No
Selection Criteria
Personal strengths, including overcoming hardships & understanding restaurant worker environment
Academic achievement
Potential to succeed, including time management skills & challenging goals
Community service, including involvement in the Asian American community & other progressive causes
Note: Five to 10 finalists will be chosen. If chosen, finalists must submit official transcript(s) of grades, SAT/ACT score reports and FAFSA student aid report.
Grade level: Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in 2023-24
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Major: engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental or physical science
Note: those pursuing health careers are not eligible (i.e. physician, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, etc.)
Ethnic heritage: Filipino heritage (at least 50%)
Financial need
Residency:
Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo.
Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange or San Diego.
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Background Information
Number of Awards: 5
Amount: $5,000 (annual award)
Renewable? Yes
Total award: $20,000
Selection Criteria
Academic achievement, especially in the sciences
Well-informed educational and career goals in engineering/science
Personal strengths, including maturity, motivation and potential to succeed
Honors
Work experience
Financial need
Note: 15 to 20 finalists will be chosen. Finalists must be available for a 30-minute interview in mid-April 2023 in San Francisco for Northern California candidates, or in one of the three qualified counties for Southern California candidates (exact dates TBD). If chosen for interview, finalists must submit official transcript(s) of grades, SAT/ACT scores reports and FAFSA student aid report. Applicants will be notified before May 1 whether or not they have been selected as scholarship recipients.
Scholarships are available to rising college freshman through postgraduate studies (must be enrolled at the time of disbursement to be considered)
Must be enrolled in a U.S. or 4-year-degree-granting institution (including relevant postgraduate studies)
Majoring in Business, Food Management, Accounting, Human Resources, IT or other focuses leading to a career in grocery
Experience in the grocery industry is preferred but not required
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Must intend to pursue a career in independent grocery industry
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The foundation administers 13 scholarships. By completing one application, students will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
Start an application to include demographic information and 3-4 personal statement essay questions. This can be saved at any point and edited at a later date prior to submission.
Upload your Official or unofficial transcript
Upload additional materials including, letter of recommendation(s), certificates, awards, etc.
Student must be a US citizen or a permanent resident;
Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
Student must demonstrate involvement in community activities;
Candidates should follow us on social media to stay updated regarding the winner.
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Students must submit an essay between 600-800 words and/or a 1-2 minute video describing their aspirations of going to colleges as well as themselves. Creative presentations and graphics are welcomed. Students should explain why they seek a higher education, what obstacles they’ve faced, as well as the lessons they have learned from those experiences. They must also describe any community involvement and/or their intentions for the same after they graduate.
Students must send an unofficial copy of their high school and/or college transcripts.