Ron Long Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed general RRC Polytech application form
• ✓ One-page explanation of your career goals
• ✓ One-page explanation of your volunteer service related to the hospitality sector
• ✓ Correct name of the award entered on the application form

About this award

You can receive award valued at $500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Term 5 student in the Culinary Arts program who has a deep passion for the food and hospitality industry. You must apply by September 30. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection is based on your demonstrated commitment and passion for the industry. RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) also considers your financial need and whether your academic progress is satisfactory. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how many students typically apply so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it is one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Term 5 student currently enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). Priority is given to those who show a strong commitment and passion for the industry. Some consideration is also given to your financial need and satisfactory academic progress.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba
• ✓ Studying Culinary Arts

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Career GoalsAvoid writing a generic list of jobs you want. Instead, explain why you are passionate about the culinary industry and how this award helps you reach a specific goal. Describe one specific experience that sparked your interest in hospitality.
• Volunteer ServiceAvoid simply listing the dates you volunteered. Instead, describe the impact your work had on the hospitality sector. Give a concrete example of a time your service helped a guest or a team.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting to specify the award name on your form. Instead, clearly write "Ron Long Memorial Award" on your application so the committee knows exactly which fund you are applying for.
• RealismAvoid assuming that high grades alone will win the award. Instead, focus heavily on your "passion for the industry," as this is the primary trait the committee looks for to honor Ron Long's legacy.

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