Sustainable Seafood Scholarship Application Form

The Chefs’ Table Society and its Partners offer scholarships and bursaries for chefs, cooks, and culinary students. Awards are based on merit and ability and vary in amount according to the program they support.

General Terms and Conditions

The Scholarship committee grants scholarships to Society members who are involved in or hope to learn more about the seafood industry as it relates to the well being of our oceans and the future of our industry in British Columbia. The scholarship is designed to support aspiring and working cooks who demonstrate a commitment to responsible seafood sourcing and the thoughtful presentation of ocean friendly ingredients.

All scholarships are awarded based on merit, ability, commitment and passion, and are valued at $1000 plus hands on experience with a sustainable seafood Chef or industry leader. Each application is reviewed and evaluated by the scholarship adjudicating committee All applicants must be BC residents.

Preparing Your Application:
Application Checklist

Complete the application form below
Personal Statement
a. Tell us your story! We’re looking for a maximum of 750 words (approx. 3 pages, 12 point font, double spaced).

Two current letters of reference.
a. These should be professional references in the last 1-2 years and match the names you give in the References section of the application form.

Incomplete applications are automatically disqualified. Your application must contain your full name, complete home address including postal code, home or cell phone including area code, date of birth, and email address. If any of this information is not accurate, your entry will be disqualified.

For further information, please contact: ed@chefstablesociety.com.

Online Application Form

We strongly suggest that you read through this form first, and then gather all the information you need before filling out any of the fields. Your data will not be saved if you go back or submit an incomplete form.

Name*
First Last
Residential Address*
You must be a resident of BC to qualify for any Chefs' Table Society awards.

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Phone*
Email*
Date of Birth*
Format: mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Is English your primary language?*
If no, what is?
- Yes
Educational Record
Hit the + button to add another educational reference, to a maximum of 5 programs.
Dates Attended Institution Program Completed? (Y/N) Degree/ Certificate/ Diploma Granted
Employment Record
List your most current position first. Click the + button on the right of the row to add another reference, to a maximum of 5 employers.
Start/End Dates Employer Employer Address Position(s) Held
Training Record
Click the + button on the right of the row to add another reference, to a maximum of 5.
Start/End Dates Type Location With Whom
Personal Statement*
Applicants must provide an essay demonstrating their passion for sustainable seafood and commitment to sourcing and incorporating these products and principles in their cooking, menu development and career.
Describe how you currently approach seafood in your cooking and how you plan to incorporate sustainable seafood practices into your future career.
5000 max character essay. Prepare your essay in another document so you can track the character limit, and copy and paste your finished text into this field.
Two letters of recommendation
Upload TWO letters of recommendation, written by persons closely associated with your professional career. These letters should be on business letterhead and written by persons other than relatives.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
References*
Click the + button on the right of the row to add another reference, to a maximum of 2.
Full Name Company Company Mailing Address Phone Number Email Address
Applicant Statement and Waiver*
I understand that, should I receive an award from the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia, as a condition to my acceptance of this award, I hereby agree that neither the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia, nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents shall be responsible for, and I hereby release and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia, from (i) any and all costs and expenses (other than, but not specifically limited to, tuition and other items identified in writing by the grantor of this scholarship) I have incurred or in the future may incur (including, but not limited to, room and board, transportation, meals, uniforms and other clothing), and (ii) any and all personal injury and property damage and any other claims, causes of action or other damages I sustain, in connection with my participation in the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia's scholarship program. Should I receive an award from the Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia, permission is granted to use my name for publicity purposes. To the best of my knowledge, all information I have provided is accurate and true and may be verified through any means deemed necessary.
- I accept the rules and stipulations above
- I accept these rules and stipulations above, as the legal guardian of the applicant who is under 19 years of age.
Name of Legal Guardian
Relationship to Applicant

Dates Attended	Institution	Program	Completed? (Y/N)	Degree/ Certificate/ Diploma Granted

Start/End Dates	Employer	Employer Address	Position(s) Held

Start/End Dates	Type	Location	With Whom

Full Name	Company	Company Mailing Address	Phone Number	Email Address