Dennis G. Glore Memorial Scholarship

The Dennis G. Glore Memorial Scholarship Fund for Culinary and Hospitality students was established at the St. Louis Community Foundation by the Greater St. Louis Foodservice Industry Council (GSLFIC) in 1996 to honor the memory of Dennis G. Glore, an independent food service designer and consultant. The fund aims to provide scholarships to academically promising students attending an approved Hospitality Studies or Culinary Arts Program in the St. Louis area.

This scholarship will be awarded for the Spring 2025 semester. The amount of this scholarship varies from year to year but will be no less than $1000. This award is non-renewable, however past recipients are encouraged to reapply.

Eligibility: Students must enroll or plan to enroll in an eligible culinary arts or hospitality service program. Students pursuing a degree or certificate are eligible to apply.

Eligible programs:

  • St. Louis Community College
  • East Central College
  • Jefferson College
  • Southwestern Illinois College
  • St. Charles Community College

Selection:
Applications will be evaluated on:

  • Quality of essay about student’s goals in this field
  • Strength of recommendation

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please answer all questions that apply to you, even if they are not marked “required.”

Notification
Application status will be changed from submitted to either awarded or denied in January. Applicants can view their status by logging in to their Scholarship Central account.

Questions? Contact Ellen Vietor, Scholarship Manager at the St. Louis Community Foundation at scholarships@stlgives.org or 314-880-4960.

Eligibility, financial need, and award amount for this scholarship program will be determined by the St. Louis Community Foundation. This scholarship program, as a component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation, does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Donor
Greater St. Louis Foodservice Industry Council
Award
at least $1,000
Deadline
12/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you attending a Hospitality Studies or Culinary Arts Program in the St. Louis area?
  2. What led you to pursue this program of study? Specific examples of your experiences in the field will enhance your scholarship application.
  3. List any volunteer/community activities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  4. List any work experience, including company name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and position(s) held:
  5. List any extracurricular school activities or family responsibilities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  6. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  7. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  8. SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the St. Louis Community Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information that applies to the consideration of this application. My signature also signifies that, if awarded, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the St. Louis Community Foundation of any changes to my college plans and that I understand that some portion of scholarship awards I receive from any source may be considered taxable income if the total amount exceeds the cost of tuition and course related fees, supplies and equipment.
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