Scholarship Details

CSNA has several Scholarship and award opportunities available. Application dates vary. Check each form for dates!

• Recognition Awards
• Josephine P. Morris Scholarship
• Audrey Melikian Scholarship
• Graduating High School Senior Scholarship

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Recognition Awards

Due by September 15

These recognition awards were designed to recognize site level employees.

Who May Apply:
MEMBERS of The California School Nutrition Association. May be nominated by a district Food Service Director, Principal where employed, Superintendent of District, CSNA Board member or the President of the Local Chapter.

Form of Award:
A plaque is presented at the CSNA Conference.

What to Submit:
Completed application. Letter of recommendation from Director of Food Service, Principal, Superintendent, CSNA Board member or President of the local Chapter. In addition, posters, newspaper clippings, pictures and other documentation relevant to the project of the candidate. Materials are best presented in a scrapbook.

Deadline: September 15 to the Awards and Scholarship Chair awards@calsna.org.
Background Information:

Awards are made in the following areas:
- Nutrition - Legislation - Professional Growth - Public Information - Creativity - Communications

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Josephine P. Morris Scholarship

Due by September 15

Who May Apply:
Active members of CSNA who have been members at least one year.
Amount of Grant:
$125 per semester unit for undergraduate or graduate college work.

What to Submit:
Completed application. Recommendation letter from each of the following: Employer, Chapter President, Manager, and Superintendent. A letter stating plan to contribute to the Child Nutrition Program in the Future. High school and/or college transcript.

Deadline: September 15 to the Awards & Scholarship Chair awards@calsna.org.

Background Information:
Grants run for two years. Previous recipients may apply for a second grant.

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Audrey Melikian Scholarship

Due by September 15

Who May Apply:
Active members of CSNA who have been members at least one year.
Amount of Grant:
A scholarship grant of $250 will be awarded to two CSNA members from the Audrey Melikian Scholarship Fund at the Annual CSNA Conference

What to Submit:
1. Narrative written by applicant (500 words or less) describing work history, career goals, CSNA involvement, plans for use of scholarship money and how this scholarship would help the applicant better serve California's children.
2. Two or more letters of recommendation from applicant's immediate supervisor, director, superintendent and/or chapter president attesting to applicant's integrity, determination, and perseverance in pursuing goals.

Deadline: September 15 to the Awards & Scholarship Chair awards@calsna.org.

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Graduating High School Senior Scholarship

Due by September 15

Who May Apply:
Scholarship shall be awarded to a student nominated by a CSNA member, with preference given to the family member or dependent of a CSNA member. Amount of Grant: $500

What to Submit:
Completed application. Official Transcript from High School, Plans for course study, personal letter indicating plans for future employment in food service and planned future contribution to Child Nutrition Program as a result of further eduation, reference letter from Teacher or Counselor and CSNA Member

Deadline: September 15th to the Awards & Scholarship Chair awards@calsna.org.

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