Canadian Hospitality Foundation

The Canadian Hospitality Foundation is very proud to offer approximately $200,000 in scholarships for students wishing to pursue a career in the hospitality, food service and tourism industry across Canada annually.  We are Canada's largest industry-driven source for scholarships. Each year Universities and Colleges are selected to participate in Canadian Hospitality Foundation (CHF) Scholarship Program. See the website for a list of selected Universities and Colleges. Value changes annually. Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. While these awards were not specifically designed for students from Grey Bruce, it was determined that these awards would be of use to local student, especially in consideration of the culinary program at Georgian College (Owen Sound Campus.)

Canadian Hospitality Foundation



Requirements

  • Must be a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
  • Please check with your participating school to see which specific CHF scholarships they offer
  • Your application must be submitted to your College or University directly and include the following:
  1. A completed and signed application form (pen or typewritten only)
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. An OFFICIAL transcript of records. Your most recent school transcript. Web grades, photocopy, emailed or faxed transcripts will NOT be accepted
  4. Letter(s) of recommendation from a current faculty member and/or school administrator.  Each letter must be signed and must include address, telephone and email address and be on school letterhead
  5. Letter(s) of recommendation from past or present employer(s) (reference letters for volunteer activities will also be considered). Each letter must be signed and must include address, telephone and email address and be on company letterhead
  6. Photo of applicant. The photo must be a colour 5 by 7 inch head and shoulder portrait, with a resolution of 300 dpi or higher. Please keep your background simple

The Foundation reserves the right to check all references. All documents submitted in French must include an English translation. All photos become the property of the Canadian Hospitality Foundation and may be used in marketing tools by the Foundation. How the Application will be Judged:

  1. Work Experience - 25 points - Based on quality and length of work experience with extra points for industry-related experience and for increased levels of responsibility
  2. Leadership and ability to get along with others - 25 points - Based on work and volunteer experience, letters of reference and response to application questions (where applicable)
  3. Extra Curricular Activities - 20 points - Based on participation and enthusiasm for the industry by participation in industry-related events and activities
  4. Education Record - 20 points - Based on grade point average
  5. Professional Promise - 10 points - Based on work experience, letters of reference to application questions�(where applicable)

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS - 100 POINTS Payment of Scholarship Money Once the Foundation has received confirmation from the school of the recipient's full time enrollment or graduation date (depending on the scholarship category) the scholarship money will be paid in its entirety directly to the school for credit towards the recipient's tuition fees. �If the tuition fee has already been paid in full, the money will then be paid to the student by the college directly. �This occurs in the month of November the same year that the scholarship is awarded.

Application Deadline

Please kindly check with your participating school for deadline date



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Last Updated: 2024-04-24 10:02:00