It is the intent of the CCI Education Committee to provide financial assistance to its members through scholarships.

This assistance is based upon available funds allocated by the Chapter's Officers on a yearly basis: January 1 through December 31. Any member in good standing may apply for financial aid, provided the criteria is met and approved by the Education Committee.

Each member may apply for a scholarship(s) not to exceed more than $200 per calendar year, provided that funds are available.

The finances will be recorded by the Education Committee and permanent records will be tracked.

Five scholarships may be approved per calendar year. Any approved scholarship funds will be dispersed at completion of the educational event with proof of completion. No checks will be issued prior to the educational event.

The American Culinary Federation Cape Cod & The Islands Chapter supplies these funds. The Education Committee documenting all disbursements and compliance with all conditions of each scholarship will maintain records.

No check will be issued to an individual, unless approved by the Education Committee in advance. All checks will be made out to the approved member, school, or educational event site. AlI monies are to be spent on approved educational expenses, i.e., tuition and textbooks. Travel, lodging and food are not approved items for scholarship money.

Sponsor/Employer Letter Criteria
1. Must state that the applicant will have the time off from work or school in order to attend the course.
2. A brief description of the applicant's interest in his or her profession and level of competency pertaining to the event he or she plans to attend.
3. State whether the applicant has an excellent, good, or poor attendance record (specific records are not required).

Qualifying Criteria
Applications will be typed in number twelve font, collated in the order listed, with a cover page containing your name, address, phone number, and date of application.

1. Applicant must provide a current resume.
2. Employer/ sponsor must state that the applicant will have the time off from work or school to attend the educational event.
3. Employer/ sponsor must state if applicant's attendance record has been excellent, good, or poor (specific records are not required).
4. Applicant must provide documentation that he or she has participated in three or more chapter events in the year prior to the application.
5. Applicant must provide a letter of intent to continue working within the chapter, and how your education will benefit the chapter.
6. Applicant must provide a break down of expenses.
7. Upon completion of the educational event, the applicant will furnish an outline of what was learned and what was found to be beneficial from the event for publication in the monthly chapter newsletter. All scholarships are to be reviewed by the Education Committee and the Chapter's Officers for approval.

Grant Criteria
1. Applicant must have documentation that he or she has participated in atleast three chapter events one year prior to the date of application.
2. Provide current resume.
3. Provide a recap outline of what was attended to be printed in the monthly chapter newsletter.
4. Present a brief report of your attended activity to the general membership at a chapter meeting.