Orlando NACE Scholarship
2011-2012
Program Description:
The National Association of Catering Executives Orlando Chapter established a scholarship to
recognize hospitality students interested in catering and events. The scholarship is part of the
University of Central Florida’s Foundation.
NACE History:
The association was founded on June 3rd, 1958. The association, which has become the oldest
and largest catering association in the world, was founded in 1958 as the Banquet Managers
Guild. A look at how and why the association was founded is a discovery of the evolution of the
catering industry itself. Currently, NACE has become an association of almost 3000 members in
46 chapters in the United States and Canada. NACE continues to keep current with technology to
benefit its members and therefore the industry. Members of NACE have access to a vast world of
resources to benefit their careers and their professional development. The association continues
to become a significant voice in the hospitality industry, a voice that will continue to become
more prominent as the industry as the association evolves.
NACE Mission Statement:
The mission of NACE is “To provide catering and event professionals superior education,
networking and resources to enhance career success and deliver excellence to clients.”
Awards:
The award will be one (2) $1,000 paid to the scholarship winner.
Presentation:
The scholarship winner will be presented with a check at the NACE March meeting on March
27, 2012.
Orlando NACE Scholarship
Qualifications for Applicant
1. Must be enrolled at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality
Management.
2. Must be a junior or senior upon applying.
3. Must carry a workload of 12 hours per semester.
4. Must have and maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
5. Must be a paid student member of NACE, the National Association of Catering
Executives.
Checklist of Additional Enclosures Required.
6. [ ] Transcript or degree audit from UCF.
8. [ ] Brief Autobiography
9. [ ] Professional Resume
10. [ ] Essay (limited to two pages typed) on why you have selected the
hospitality industry for your career and what your goals are upon graduation.
11. [ ] Recommendation letters from two faculty members.
Please note: Form must be completed to be considered for scholarship. Recipients should be
competent communicators, therefore, writing skills and grammar will be taken into
consideration.
(1) Hand written applications will not be accepted. (2) Grammar and spelling errors be taken
into consideration when reviewing applications (3) Original form with attachments plus 3
complete copies (total of 4 copies) must be returned or your application will not be accepted.
Orlando NACE Scholarship
Name __________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Present Address__________________________________ Apt. No.____________________
City ________________________________ State ________ Zip ______________________
Telephone (____) _____________________________ PID____________________________
E-mail Address ______________________________________________________________
NACE Membership Number __________________________
Current Class Standing:  Junior
 Senior
Grade Point Average in Major: _______ Cumulative ______
Major ______________________________________ Date of Graduation _______________
Have you ever received the Orlando NACE Scholarship in the past? Yes ____ No ____
If yes, what year? __________
Specify other financial assistance and/or scholarships that you are receiving _____________
__________________________________________________________________________
Are you currently employed? Yes ____ No ____
Full Time ___ Part Time ____
Name (Please print) _______________________________________
Signature_________________________________________________ Date ____/____/_____
Return this original form with attachments and 3 complete copies (total of 4 full application
packets) by March 2, 2011 to:
NACE Orlando Scholarship Committee
Attention: Chef Jonathan Judy
University of Central Florida
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
9907 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819