W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application Requirements
Texas Restaurant Association
Application must be typed or printed with black ink. Your name, permanent address and phone
number must accompany all attachments, including those mailed separately.
Answer every question, fill in every blank. Mark n/a if it does not apply to you.
Scholarship Eligibility
Candidate must:
be a resident of the state of Texas, but can attend school outside of the state.
be enrolled in any degreed foodservice or hospitality program.
be a registered full time student (12 hours or more) with at least 3 hours per semester devoted
to foodservice or hospitality management.
have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 and major GPA of 3.5 (2.75 for high school seniors)
demonstrate the ability to become an asset to the foodservice industry. The student’s personal
aims and goals should be consistent with this requirement.
show proof of enrolled hours after last drop date each semester, before payment is issued.
Previous winners are not eligible for a second award. College seniors in their last semester are
not eligible. Scholarship not paid out for summer semesters.
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
Deadlines:
All applications, letters of reference and transcripts must be postmarked no later than
FEBRUARY 1.
Applicants will be disqualified if applications, letters of reference or transcripts are past the
postmarked date, if they fail to meet the application requirements or if the applicant fails to
follow instructions.
Please send the following materials, postmarked no later than February 1 to:
Texas Restaurant Association
W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship
PO Box 1429
Austin, TX 78767-1429
Completed application (typed or in BLACK ink)
Official Sealed Transcript from Current High School or University
-College applicants must send transcripts covering a minimum of the previous two academic years
(must include high school transcripts if a freshman)
Signed and Sealed Letters of Recommendation from:
-current or previous employer (only accepted on company letterhead, with signature over envelope seal)
-an official of the high school, culinary academy or university you are currently enrolled (only accepted on
school letterhead, with signature over envelope seal)
W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application Requirements
Texas Restaurant Association
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Social Security Number___________________
Full Name (Last, First, MI) ______________________________________________________________
Permanent Address ____________________________________________________________________
CSZ __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________________ Email ____________________________________
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
List the name of all high schools you attended. Cumulative High School GPA (out of 4.0)______
High School Class Ranking _________________ (High School Seniors Only)
Name of High School
Location
Dates Attended
Expected Graduation
Date
Please list your highest composite scores and dates taken for the SAT and/or ACT.
SAT composite ________ Date taken _______
ACT composite _______ Date taken_______
List the name of all colleges/universities or culinary academies you have attended.
Name of School
Location
Dates Attended
Expected Graduation
Date
Declared Major ___________________________
Major GPA _________________________
Cumulative GPA (out of 4.0) ________________
Month/Year of Graduation___________
Please provide the following information on the school to which you plan to use this scholarship.
Name of School _______________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
CSZ__________________________________________________________________________________
W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application Requirements
Texas Restaurant Association
ACADEMIC INFORMATION CONTINUED
Next term I will be ___ Freshman ___ Sophomore ___Junior ___Senior ___Graduate Student
at: ___ Community College ___ Four Year University ___ Culinary Academy
I plan to pursue/receive a ___Associates Degree ___Bachelors Degree ___Graduate Degree
AWARDS, HONORS AND EXTRACURRICULAR INFORMATION
List any academic or extracurricular honors from your high school or college _________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
List awards for leadership skills at school or in your community _____________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
List any scholarships you have received __________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Number of TRA Special Events Scholarship Credits you have received in the past year _________
(Attended a Texas Restaurant Association event and received a certificate of awarded points)
CAREER INFORMATION
Are you currently employed _____ Yes _____ No
Hours per Week __________________
Current position _______________________________________________________________________
Name of company _____________________________________________________________________
Name of your current supervisor ________________________________________________________
Phone number of current supervisor _____________________________________________________
Please provide the following information regarding previous employment held within the last 5
years. (You may substitute with a current resume)
Employer
(Include location)
Position/Title
Job Duties
Dates Employed
Supervisor
(Name and Phone)
W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application Requirements
Texas Restaurant Association
CAREER INFORMATION CONTINUED
Employer
(Include location)
Position/Title
Job Duties
Dates Employed
Supervisor
(Name and Phone)
ESSAY QUESTIONS - Complete BOTH
Essay Question # 1:
Please write (500 words or less) an essay on why are you applying for this scholarship and its
effect on your education and career. Please include your philosophy of the foodservice industry
and your career goals.
Essay Question #2:
Please write (500 words or less) an essay on how you plan to contribute to your local community
during your career as a restaurant and foodservice professional.
CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATION
I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that failure to provide valid and complete information could result in the withdrawal
of all financial assistance and recall of all awards previously made by the Texas Restaurant
Association. I hereby grant the Texas Restaurant Association permission to share this
information for the purpose of review by the TRA Board of Directors.
Furthermore, if I become a W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship recipient, I agree to have my
information released to promote the scholarship throughout the Texas restaurant and foodservice
industry.
Signature of Applicant _________________________________________________________________
Date _________________________________________________________________________________