Nestlé Professional Young Chef Scholarship – Equity-Based Application Form

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Section 1: Applicant Detail

Name

First

Last

Date of Birth (Must be under 25 as of December 31st, 2025)

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Section 2: Professional Information

Are you currently: (Select one)

Current Employer or Educational Institution

Position Title (if applicable)

Years of Industry Experience

Are you a current member of the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF)?

Section 3: Merit-Based Scholarship Application Questions

Why do you want to be awarded this scholarship? (Maximum 500 words)

Describe a key moment or experience in your food career that has shaped your journey. (Maximum 500 words)

Outline any challenges or barriers you have faced in your career and how this scholarship will support your professional development. (Maximum 500 words)

What are your future career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? (Maximum 500 words)

Section 4: Supporting Documents Upload

Applicants must upload the following:

Current Resume/CV (PDF or Word)

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A reference letter from an employer, mentor, or educator (PDF or Word)

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Portfolio of work (if applicable) – e.g., images of dishes, media features, or competition highlights (PDF, JPG, PNG)

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Statement about financial or personal barriers impacting career progression (required for Equity Scholarship applicants) – This short written piece should outline the challenges you’ve faced and how this scholarship would support your journey in the food industry.

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Section 5: Declaration & Agreement

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I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge

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I understand that if shortlisted, I must be available for an interview in July 2025.

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I agree that the Nestlé Professional Young Chef Scholarship recipients will be announced publicly via Instagram Live on August 12, 2025.

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I give permission for my application materials to be used for media and promotional purposes.

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