BC Hospitality Foundation Invites Applications for 2018 Hospitality Scholarships
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 3, 2018 (Vancouver, BC)
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is best known for providing financial assistance to hospitality industry members who are facing an extraordinary medical crisis, but the charitable organization also helps develop the next generation of industry members by offering a range of scholarships. In 2018 the BCHF will again be granting 4 different types of scholarships to individuals pursuing an education in the hospitality field:
BCHF Industry Scholarships
This is a legacy scholarship to support families in the industry. Up to three Industry Scholarships are available annually for children of hospitality workers whose parents have worked in the industry for more than 5 years, and who are themselves planning a course of study leading to any hospitality diploma or degree.
Five culinary scholarships are awarded in partnership with the Chefs' Table Society of BC. The Chefs' Table Society of BC selects the students and the BCHF funds the scholarships.
About the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF):
The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation is a registered charity that raises funds to support those in the hospitality industry facing financial crisis due to a health issue. Each year hundreds of hospitality workers across BC face financial challenges and have no one else to turn to. The BCHF helps them when all other options have been exhausted. In addition, the BCHF offers a scholarship program to foster the development of the next generation of workers and industry leaders. Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in hospitality, culinary, sommelier, beverage, and other hospitality-related programs in BC. https://bchospitalityfoundation.com/
