ABOUT THE COMPANY – SA CHEFS
The South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) is a non-profit industry body which represents talented chefs, cooks and caterers at all levels within the country. Founded in 1974, the Association currently has
in excess of 9600 members, including cooks, chefs, restaurateurs, catering and hotel company directors, culinary educators, apprentices and trainees.
in excess of 9600 members, including cooks, chefs, restaurateurs, catering and hotel company directors, culinary educators, apprentices and trainees.
SA Chefs plays a vital role in training and improving the standards of the hospitality industry.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE
The South African Chefs Association will be awarding the Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund (BMBF) to young trainee who are studying to become a chef. Students must be pursuing their studies towards a recognised culinary training programme at a SACA-approved culinary institution.
Bursaries are awarded to the value of R35 000 towards the current years tuition fees.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you have not received any feedback within 2 months of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen and resident OR South African permanent resident
- Between 18 and 25 years old
- Completed Matric or equivalent
- Enrolled to study towards a recognised culinary training programme (course of study must be a minimum of 12 months)
- Enrolled to study at an SA Chefs Training Member institution
- An SA Chefs Member OR intend on becoming an SA Chefs Member once enrolled at culinary school
- Intend on pursuing a career in professional cookery
- Willing to be available to SA Chefs and sponsors for PR purposes
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund Application Form (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Acceptance letter from the Culinary Institution
- SA Chefs Membership Number
- Motivational letter from your principal or lecturer (on school letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: daniella@sachefs.co.za
(Insert the words “BMBF Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
1) Email: daniella@sachefs.co.za
(Insert the words “BMBF Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).
2) Post:
The South African Chefs Association
PO Box 291305
Melville
2109
(Attention: Daniella Wiener)
The South African Chefs Association
PO Box 291305
Melville
2109
(Attention: Daniella Wiener)
CLOSING DATE
30 January 2020.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the South African Chefs Association directly:
Tel: 011 482 7250
Email: info@saca.co.za
Tel: 011 482 7250
Email: info@saca.co.za
Bursaries & Scholarships with February 2020 Deadline
In the list below, you’ll find some bursaries with January due dates. Students are encouraged to visit each link to get further details about bursary eligibility and requirements. These are generally bursaries offered yearly and the exact deadlines are often updated in the year. Be sure to check for any further changes in the dates and other details.
- 🎓South African Nursery Association Bursary, 07 February
- 🎓REAP Bursary, 14 February
- 🎓SEDISA Trust Bursary, 15 February
- 🎓South African Translators’ Institute Bursary, 28 February
- 🎓Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursaries, 28 February
- ….more bursaries coming soon
(Note: Click on each bursary program link to get all the details. Including bursary requirements, eligibility, application process, contact information etc)
List of Bursaries in South Africa that Open Year Around (No Deadline):
All these listed bursaries have not an exact deadline for application opening and closing. Students can submit the application throughout the year.
It highly advises that students who require funding for their study should seek out and apply for all available bursary programs in which they meet the eligibility and requirements.
