Durham College is proud to present the DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy Culinary Scholarship to self-identifying Black students enrolled in the Culinary Management program beginning January 2024. The scholarship is valued at $20,000 ($10,000 for each year of the program), designed to support a student who is passionate about the food industry and help support their goals to advance in the culinary field. This scholarship is an extension of the DoorDash #Blackfoodenergy program that supports, amplifies and celebrates Black Chefs and Black-owned/led restaurants across Canada. Timeline September 22 – Applications Open November 3 – Applications Close November 9 to 10 – Interviews November 20 – Successful recipient is contacted Eligibility and Selection Criteria International and domestic students are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria: Are a new student enrolled in the two-year Culinary Management diploma program for January 2024. Self-identify as Black. Demonstrate a passion for their program and/or expresses an entrepreneurial spirit and sense of leadership in their program. Have restaurant/food industry experience. Do I need to apply to Durham College before I can apply for the DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy Culinary Scholarship? Yes, you need to be accepted to Durham College for January 2024 in the two-year Culinary Management diploma program. If you meet the criteria and are enrolled, you have until November 3, 2023 to apply to the scholarship. What happens if I accept my offer to Durham College but do not receive the scholarship? There are many opportunities for financial support for Durham College students. You can learn more about them on our financial aid web page. How are scholarship winners selected? Scholarship applications are adjudicated by the Faculty of Hospitality & Horticultural Science. Several factors are taken into consideration including eligibility criteria and application information. Do I need to be an OSAP recipient to be eligible? No, you do not need proof of OSAP financial assistance. 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(150 words maximum) Please upload your portrait photograph(Required)Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, bmp, Max. file size: 15 MB.Please upload your reference letter from one of the following:(Required) High school staff member Employer Co-worker Community service organization Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, odf, Max. file size: 15 MB.Please upload your essay outlining why you should receive the scholarship including any experience (work or volunteer) with food preparation or the food industry.(Required)(150-250 words)Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, odf, Max. file size: 15 MB.Terms and conditions(Required) I have read the terms and conditions,Photo consent(Required) I give permission for public use of my name and photograph if I receive the award.In accordance with Section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, the personal information collected by Durham College is collected under the legal authority of the Ontario colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 and may be used and/or disclosed for various administrative, statistical and/or research purposes of the college and/or ministries and agencies of the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the college, please contact the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Coordinator, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, 905.721.2000 ext. 3292. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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