Welcome to the FSAA General Management Scholarship Application

Foodservice Business Scholarship Each year, we invite company members and their teams to apply for the Foodservice Business Scholarship, valued at over $20,000. The scholarship offers a six-day management program at Melbourne Business School, one of Australia’s leading institutions for executive education. The course is designed for professionals who are already managing teams, budgets, or business units and want to strengthen their leadership and decision-making skills. This opportunity is available exclusively to members and reflects our ongoing focus on developing capability across the foodservice sector. There is no application fee. What sets this scholarship apart is its practical impact. It has supported many emerging industry business leaders, particularly those in middle to upper management, by providing structured learning, a fresh perspective, and the confidence to step into broader responsibilities. Awarded on merit, the scholarship is intended to support real career progression. Applications close: May 29, 2026

Section 1: Contact Details

1.1 Name

First

Last

1.2 Position

1.3 Company

1.4 Mobile Number

1.5 Email

1.6 Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

1.7 Direct Managers Name

First

Last

1.8 Direct Managers Position

1.9 Direct Managers Mobile Number

1.10 Direct Managers Email

Section 2 - Employment Details

Please provide the following information regarding your past employment history. Only provide your last four positions/companies. If working history is relatively short indicate what you can. We do not require a resume; simply complete the fields as indicated.

2.1 Position One - Include Company, Dates, Position and Duration (Max 100 Characters)

2.2 Position two - Include Company, Dates, Position and Duration (Max 100 Characters)

2.3 Position Three - Include Company, Dates, Position and Duration (Max 100 Characters)

2.4 Position Four - Include Company, Dates, Position and Duration (Max 100 Characters)

Section 3 - Worthy Recipient?

For this Question we want you to tell us why you should be considered for the scholarship.

3. Why do you feel that you deserve to be awarded the FSAA Business Management Scholarship?

Section 4 - What’s Your View?

For this Question we want you to tell us why you should be considered for the scholarship. Please answer the following ten questions in much detail as you think necessary.

4.1 Do you view foodservice as genuine career choice option and why?

4.2 What makes a good sales/marketing/brand ambassador in foodservice?

4.3 Briefly describe your most successful achievement (it doesn’t have to be related to your job)

4.4 Are brands important and why?

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4.5 What do you look for in a product to give it the best chance of success?

4.6 In your opinion what are the most critical issues confronting the Foodservice industry today?

4.7 How do you see the future of our industry?

4.8 What technological development do you see having a significant impact on our industry?

4.9 If you were to win the FSAA Business Management Scholarship, how would it benefit your career and your company?

4.10 If you were to employ someone in a foodservice sales, marketing or brand role, what would you look for in that person?

Section 5: Referee Details

Please Provide the details of one (1) Referee

5.1 Referee Full Name

First

Last

5.2 Referee Company Name

5.3 Referee Job Title

5.4 Referee Email

5.5 Referee Phone

5.6 Please upload any information to support your submission

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Section 6: Agreement & Terms

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

I agree to the terms and conditions listed on the FSAA Website
I do not agree

After completing these steps, the application will be sbmitted for review by a panel of industry experts. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a follow-up interview. The final recipient will be announced at the FSAA National Awards of Excellence.

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