Scholarships / Awards /Bursaries
Application Process:
Application Process:
The application form must be completed and include the following:
A letter outlining the applicant’s interest in the food industry and career goals. (See guidelines on application.)
A reference letter from the applicant’s employer, chef, or mentor.
A description of how the bursary/scholarship funds will be used.
The amount requested.
The dates of the program.
The participant must be a current member of NVICA and must be active or supportive of activities organized by the North Vancouver Island Culinary Association.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by midnight on April 30 of the current year.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Recipients will be announced at the June Installation Event.
Scholarships & Bursaries for Culinary Arts Students and Members
NVICA offers bursaries and scholarships up to $1,000 to support members pursuing a career in the Culinary Arts. These awards are available for high school students, young chefs, associate members, and federation members. Apply today to further your culinary education and career!
Bursaries for High School Students
This bursary will be awarded to high school students from SD #47, SD #71, and SD #72 who are pursuing a career in the Culinary Arts. Eligible students must be attending a local college to further their culinary education. Funds will be disbursed upon confirmation of enrollment. Priority will be given to students who have taken foods courses in high school and demonstrated a strong interest in the Culinary Arts.
Bursaries for NVICA Young Chef Members
This bursary will be awarded to an active Young Chef Member of NVICA currently enrolled in the Professional Cook apprenticeship program. The recipient must continue their training in the Culinary Arts. Funds will be released upon confirmation of enrollment in the program.
Scholarship for Young Chef
This scholarship will be awarded to an active Young Chef Member of NVICA to further their education and career in the Culinary Arts.
Scholarship for Associate Members
This scholarship will be awarded to an active Associate Member of NVICA to further their education and career in the Culinary Arts.
Scholarship for Federation Members
This scholarship will be awarded to any active Federation Member to support their education in the Culinary Arts.
Competition Award
These funds are available to support active Federation or Junior Members interested in participating in local or provincial competitions. To apply, submit a letter describing the competition and detailing how the funds will be used, including a budget for travel, accommodation, supplies, etc.
Fred Rose Memorial Award
YOUNG Chef of the Year
This award is a selection not an application and the recipient is chosen by the scholarship committee. It will be given to an active Young Chef that has shown a dedication to the NVICA. The recipient will be chosen by the bursary/scholarship committee based on a passion for their career path in Culinary Arts, motivation to pursue their career goals, maintaining high standards in their work, excellent team player and role model for fellow junior members, participation in Association event planning, community volunteerism and dedication towards the NVICA and commitment to continued learning.
This award was created in memory of Fred Rose who was a member of the CCFCC – North Vancouver Island Branch for over 20 years. Fred’s passion for his profession Showed in both his personal catering business and his many years with the Association. He was actively involved in the planning and execution of numerous events over the years and always paid close attention to detail. His involvement ensured the Association both maintained high standards and was represented in a professional manner.
Fred was also very involved in the community with a number of organizations and applied the same enthusiastic and passionate approach to whatever he was involve in at the time.
