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PurposeTo provide assistance for the education of individuals who are actively employed by an AFMA member company andcommitted to a career in the Arizona retail food industry.
PaymentUpon completion of the class, student must provide in writingevidence of a grade of at least a “C” or better. Email finalgrade to [email protected]. Once the final grade has been received, the student will receivea check by mail.
ObjectivesFunds appropriated through the Scholarship program can beused to attend an accredited community college, college or university located in the state of Arizona.
EligibilityAll current employees of AFMA member companies are eligible to apply for a Scholarship, if the employee has at leastone year of experience in the retail food industry.
FundingScholarship is awarded based on fundraising levels from theprior year and may be used to cover the expense of tuition, feesand textbooks.
RequirementsScholarship is available to individuals who:� Plan to pursue a career in the retail food industry� Carry a minimum of 3 credit hours
Review CriteriaScholarships will be awarded upon the decision of the ReviewCommittee.The Committee’s decision will be based on:� Retail food industry occupational goals� Retail food industry work experiencet� Academic achievement� Financial need� Required documentationApplicants may not apply for both tuition reimbursement anda scholarship in the same calendar year.
ApplicationApplications must be received in the Foundation office withcompleted documentation to be considered.
A written recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor(preferably on company letter head) must be attached to theapplication.
Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to the office of: Foundation: c/o AFMA • 120 E. Pierce St. • Phoenix, AZ 85004, Faxed to 602.252.9021 or emailed to [email protected]
Applicants may apply for a maximum of 6 credit hours eachsemester with a ceiling of $1,300 in a calendar year.
Applicants will be contacted in a timely manner with the de-cision of the review committee.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATESCHOLARSHIPThe Arizona Food and Drug Industry Education Foundation was established solely and exclusively to support and encourage education, training and instruction for AFMA member company employees.
Certificate of Completion in Retail Management� Human Relations/Organizational Behavior— Learn human re-lationship techniques and leadership skills for building strong employer-employeerelations.� Computer Applications (Technology) — Learn the latest softwareapplications for business including word processing, spreadsheet, database, andpresentation graphics. � Business Communication Skills for Managers— Develop strate-gies for effective internal and external business communications, including verbaland nonverbal techniques, writing, and public speaking.� Principles of Management — Learn key management concepts andprinciples to improve business efficiency and productivity.� Principles of Marketing— Learn basic marketing strategies and tech-niques with regard to the product, pricing, distribution, and communication.� Human Resources Management— Be prepared to handle real em-ployee issues. Learn the skills for human resource planning, staffing, training,compensation, and managing labor relationships.� Financial Management & Budgeting— Learn to use account-ing, budgeting, and other financial management tools to create, inter-pret, and analyze financial information for successful operation of abusiness.� Retail Management— Learn retail management and store op-erations including merchandising, operations, layout, store organiza-tion, site location, and customer service.
Course titles may vary throughout the state
Read the Retail Management Certificate Scholarship description thoroughly before completing this application. All information pro-vided will be accessible only by the Scholarship Review Committee. The decisions of the Scholarship Review Committee are final.
Application Instructions: Print or type accurately, legibly and completely.
Procedures to follow:Attach a letter of recommendation from your supervisor (preferably on company letterhead) Mail or hand-de-liver application to: AFMA office located at: 120 East Pierce Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004; or you can fax it to: 602.252.9021 or you canscan it and email to [email protected].
Name in full: Social Security #:
Address: (Street or Box #) (City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: FAX: E-mail:
1. LIST YOUR CURRENT AND PAST WORK EXPERIENCES:Position Employer City Dates of Employment (From – To)
2. LIST YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:High School or College Attended City Dates (From – To) Grade Point Average
3. LIST ANY SPECIAL SCHOLASTIC OR RECOGNITION AWARDS:
4. COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS OF COLLEGE, COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY YOU PLAN TO ATTEND:
5. LIST NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS YOU ARE TAKING AND AREA OF CONCENTRATION:
6. ESTIMATE TOTAL EXPENSES FOR YEAR; BE SPECIFIC. (TUITION, FEES AND BOOKS ONLY):
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7. EXPLAIN YOUR OCCUPATIONAL GOAL AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE RETAIL FOOD INDUSTRY:
8. EXPLAIN YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
9. HOW WILL THIS COURSE OF STUDY ASSIST YOU IN YOUR CURRENT WORK ENVIRONMENT?
10. DESCRIBE ANY OCCUPATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND/OR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES YOU ARE INVOLVED IN:
11. TELL US ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. INCLUDE ANY FACTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN YOUR REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL AID AND WHY YOU FEEL YOU SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR A RETAIL FOOD INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP. (ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAPER AS NEEDED)
Signature of Applicant: Date:
I have answered all questions honestly and to the best of my ability. I realize that false information will eliminate my application for consideration of any Foundation funding.I authorize any necessary inquiries into my character and reputation, releasing those supplying information from all liability.
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