2016-2017 Board (Meal Plan) Scholarship Application

Thompson Hospitality is the largest minority-owned foodservice company in North America. In

coordination with Chartwells School Dining, we have provided foodservice management for
Duval County Public Schools since June 2009.
A one-time Board (Meal Plan) Scholarship will be awarded for the 2016-2017 academic year to
ten (10) students continuing on to post-secondary education at one of the following Historically
Black Colleges or Universities: Bowie State University, Cheyney University, Edward Waters
College, Elizabeth City State University, Fisk University, Florida Memorial University, Lincoln
University of Pennsylvania, Mississippi Valley State University, Morgan State University,
Norfolk State University, Savannah State University, Shaw University, Tougaloo College,
Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of Maryland Eastern
Shore, University of the District of Columbia, Virginia State University, Virginia Union
University, or West Virginia State University.
Scholarship deadline: April 29, 2016
*Scholarships post-marked after April 29, 2016 will be returned to sender with
No action taken*
Submit Application To:
Louisa Layn Alderson
Chartwells Thompson School Dining Services
2924 Knights Lane East
Building 5
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Or submit electronically to:
Louisa.Alderson@compass-usa.com

Eligibility: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who intend to pursue post secondary
education at one of the previously listed Historically Black Colleges or Universities. Ten (10)
students will receive a one-time scholarship, which will be applied directly to their University
Board (Meal) Plan for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Requirements:
2.5 GPA and above
Submission of essay (500 words or less)
Acceptance into one of the previously listed Colleges or Universities

Please submit any questions to Louisa.Alderson@compass-usa.com

2016-2017 Scholarship Application

NAME (last, first, M.I.):

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HIGH SCHOOL:

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ADDRESS (home):

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PHONE NUMBER (home): ___________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:

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GPA:

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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PLANNING TO ATTEND: __________________________

Essay:
As an individual, it is easy to lose sight of how one person can change the world even if
it is one person at a time. Tell us about a time when your actions have greatly impacted
someone else or a larger group for the better. Or tell us how your future education and
plans WILL impact another individual or larger group for the better.
You may use separate or additional sheets of paper if needed.
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Please submit any questions to Louisa.Alderson@compass-usa.com