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CAFS Awards Application ]
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CAFS
Professional Achievement Award
Purpose: To recognize a professional
member for his/her outstanding contributions to the field
of food science and engineering, as it relates to teaching,
research, extension, administration, or leadership in the
food industry.
Eligibility: Active CAFS members
only. The winner receives a commemorative plaque and an invitation
to the award ceremony at the CAFS annual banquet.
Nomination: Nominator should submit a nomination
letter, current resume of the nominee, and two
reference letters from current CAFS professional members
to:
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Dr. Fu-hung Hsieh
CAFS Award Committee Chair
248 Ag. Eng. Bldg., 1406 E. Rollins St.
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211-5200 |
For questions, please e-mail Dr. Hsieh at: hsiehf@missouri.edu
Deadline for 2006 Application: April
21, 2006
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CAFS
Distinguished Service Award
Purpose:To recognize a professional
member for his/her outstanding and sustained contribution
to CAFS.
Eligibility: Active CAFS members
only. The winner receives a commemorative plaque and an invitation
to the award ceremony at the CAFS annual banquet..
Nomination: Nominator should submit a nomination
letter, current resume of the nominee, and two
reference letters from current CAFS professional members
to:
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Dr. Fu-hung Hsieh
CAFS Award Committee Chair
248 Ag. Eng. Bldg., 1406 E. Rollins St.
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211-5200 |
For questions, please e-mail Dr. Hsieh at: hsiehf@missouri.edu
Deadline for 2006 Application: April
21, 2006
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CAFS Student Scholarship
Award
Purposes:
- To stimulate college-bound, high school juniors and
seniors to consider majoring in food science and technology
- To encourage diligence and excellence in the pursuit
of undergraduate studies in food science and technology
- To promote quality and professionalism in scientific
research and communication skills among graduate students
in food science and technology
Eligibility:
- Scholarships for high school juniors and seniors are
available to sons and daughters of active CAFS members.
Winners are selected based on their academic records,
essay, recommendation letters (at least one from school
counselor or teacher), and extracurricular activities.
- Undergraduate student scholarships are available to
undergraduate students who are enrolled in IFT accredited
food science and technology programs and are or intend
to become CAFS student members. Winners are selected based
on their academic records, essay, recommendation letters
(at least one from CAFS professional member), and extracurricular
activities.
- Graduate student scholarships are available to graduate
students who are enrolled in IFT accredited food science
and technology programs and are CAFS student members.
Winners are selected based on their academic records,
essay, recommendation letters (at least one from CAFS
professional member), extracurricular activities, and
the submission of an abstract for presentation at the
upcoming IFT Annual Meeting.
- Awards: All winners receive a cash prize, a commemorative
certificate, and an invitation to the award ceremony at
the CAFS annual banquet.
- A successful applicant may apply again in the following
year.
Application: Applicants are
required to submit a letter of application, an
essay of career objective, current resume, academic
records, IFT abstract (Graduate student scholarship
only), and two recommendation letters to:
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Dr. Fu-hung Hsieh
CAFS Award Committee Chair
248 Ag. Eng. Bldg., 1406 E. Rollins St.
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211-5200 |
For questions, please e-mail Dr. Hsieh at: hsiehf@missouri.edu
Deadline for 2006 Application: April
21, 2006
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Number
of Awards per Year:
Scholarship awards: high school seniors (1-2), undergraduate
(1), graduate (1)
Professional Achievement and Distinguished Service awards:
one each. These awards will only be honored when qualified
recipients are identified.
Selection Process:
Upon receipt of all applications by the deadline, the Award
Committee will review all applications and supporting documents.
Each committee member will assign a numerical
rating on each candidate (3, 2, or 1 for each of the four
criteria). Those candidates receiving the highest scores
will be the winners. In case of tie in a given category,
the committee chair can call for a re-vote.
CAFS Scholarship Criteria:
1. Applicant's stated goal consistent with the purpose of
the CAFS scholarship
2. Superior academic achievements demonstrating diligence
and intelligence
3. Research and extra-curricular activities demonstrating
motivation and dedication in the pursuit of studies in food
science and technology
4. Observations by professionals (faculty, members, etc.)
in recommendation letters
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