Bursaries

South African Chefs Association Bursary Opportunity

January 29, 2019

South African Chefs Association Bursary Opportunity

Description

The South African Chefs Association is able to offer a structured study assistance fund for young trainees studying to become a chef.

BILL GALLAGHER STUDY ASSISTANCE FUND

This bringing fund offers financial support towards the purchase of study aides such as textbooks and resources, uniforms, knives, course related field visits,examination fees, course fee subsides. It is a ‘top up’ fund for students who are already enrolled in training programmes to become a chef, who require additional assistance to complete their studies.

Candidates applying for assistance from the Bill Gallagher Study Assistance Fund must comply with the following criteria

Be between the age of 18 and 25
Be in possession of Grade 12 pass or recognised equivalent
Be enrolled in an existing recognised training programme to pursue a career in professional cookery
Become a SA Chefs member
The course of study must be undertaken at a SA Chefs Training Provider Member Institution
The course of study should be a minimum duration of 12 months
Be a South African Citizen residing permanently in South Africa or a permanent resident of the country
Submit a motivational letter to substantiate the grant application
Successful candidates must be prepared to make themselves available to SA Chefs and sponsors for PR purposes