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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 2008 trip will visit many of the top Chateaux in Bordeaux and meet with the winemakers and owners. 

Deadline
Completed applications are due by 12 noon on Friday, February 22, 2008.  No late submissions will be accepted.

Application Details

Application Eligibility and Criteria
Application for this award is limited to fourth-year students 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 the recipients must be committed and be able to practice their profession within the hospitality industry in the United States. 

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:
    • H ADM 401  Restaurant Entrepreneurship
    • H ADM 430  Introduction to Wines
    • H ADM 431  Wine and Food Pairing Principles and Promotion
    • H ADM 436  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 Prize will contribute to your anticipated career in food and beverage management in the United States.
  • Resume
    including the names and phone numbers of at least two employment references.
  • Cornell transcript             

Applications are due by 12 noon on Friday, February 22, 2008.  No late submissions will be accepted.

The award winners will be announced during HEC.