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Commanderie de Bordeaux Education Prize

The Julius Wile Commanderie de Bordeaux aux Etats Unis d'Amerique Bordeaux Education Prize includes a two-week, arranged trip of the Bordeaux wine areas and some travel expense money.  Those on the Fall 2014 trip will visit many of the top Chateaux in Bordeaux and meet with the winemakers and owners. 

Deadline
We are now accepting applications in 180 Statler Hall. Deadline Noon, March 29th, 2013.

Application Details

Application Eligibility and Criteria
This is primarily an undergraduate award. Application for this award is limited to seniors in the School of Hotel Administration whose career interests lie in the operation of full menu, table-service restaurants. MMH candidates who meet the criteria may also apply.

The Commanderie stipulates that recipients must be committed and be able to practice their profession within the hospitality industry in the United States. In addition they must have demonstrated an interest in fine wines and restaurant management.

The winner of this award will be required to submit a written report to the Commanderie de Bordeaux detailing what he or she experienced on the trip.

To be eligible for consideration, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Completion of the Food and Beverage core curriculum, and several of the following Food and Beverage elective courses by the conclusion of the current academic year:
    • HADM 4301  Restaurant Entrepreneurship
    • HADM 4300  Introduction to Wines
    • HADM 4310  Wine and Food Pairing Principles and Promotion
    • H ADM 4360  Beverage Management                 
    Note: Students who do not meet this first criterion, but whose prior academic or work experience provides a commensurate level of exposure to wines and beverage management are still eligible to apply.
  • Demonstrated record of "hands-on," line-level production experience in foodservice operations. 
  • Good academic standing and demonstrated outstanding talent, commitment, and enthusiasm.

Note: Although not a requirement, some familiarity with and the ability to communicate in French is highly desirable.

Application
To apply for the Commanderie de Bordeaux Prize, students must submit the following items to the Office of Student Services in Room 180, Statler Hall:

  • Letter
    (limited to two pages) to the selection committee (who wish to remain anonymous) explaining your interest in the award and describing how the award will contribute to your anticipated career in food and beverage management in the United States.
  • Resume
    including the names and phone numbers of a minimum of two employment references.
  • Official Cornell transcript you may order these through the University Registrar's Office                          

Note: The award winners will be announced during HEC in April.