JOHN BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM – Chefs' Table Society of British Columbia

John Bishop was an early champion of all things local, sustainable and organic. For over 40 years he demonstrated his passion every night on the menus at his legendary Bishop’s Restaurant in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. John also reached beyond those menus with his spirit of true hospitality, demonstrated in his ineffable grace—and reached even deeper by encouraging local producers, ranchers and fishers, and as an early enthusiast for BC wines.

In the spirit of John’s extraordinary passion, each year, scholarships will be awarded to deserving food and beverage people in the following categories:
1. Chefs or cooks, perhaps emerging or under-recognized, who have exemplified high standards in utilizing local and sustainable ingredients;
2. Front-of-house service persons who consistently exemplify high standards in the spirit of ‘true hospitality’;
3. Farmers, fishers, ranchers and suppliers who exemplify best quality practices for sustainability and food security.

For 2026, John Bishop, Restaurants Canada and Chefs’ Table Society of BC will choose up to SIX ENTRANTS to attend COOKS CAMP2026, a celebration of the Canadian culinary industry, brought to you ‘by cooks, for cooks and all hospitality workers, fostering knowledge, camaraderie and the sustainability of our profession.’

COOKS CAMP is a two-day event held in Pemberton, BC in September. It is specifically curated to modernize our industry by showcasing the tools needed to be successful and resilient in our ever-changing and challenging times.

The Bishop Award will pay for a two-day ticket and a travel expense offset of $125, for a total value of $550.

If you feel that you are a worthy candidate, or know of someone who is, we invite you to complete the following short application and submit it by May 15, 2026.

Successful entrants will be notified by end of June 2026

General Terms and Conditions
The John Bishop Scholarship committee grants successful applicants with an award valued at $550 to refine or further their expertise. All scholarships are awarded based on merit, commitment and passion. Approved applications are reviewed and evaluated by a panel comprised of John Bishop and representatives of The Chefs’ Table Society and Restaurants Canada. All applicants must be Canadian residents.

Partners and supporters of the John Bishop Scholarship are: John Bishop, Chefs’ Table Society of BC, Restaurants Canada, Richard Ingram, Premium Brands

PLEASE FILL IN THE APPLICATION BELOW:

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Describe your hospitality goals and why you feel you are a deserving candidate for this John Bishop scholarship. 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.
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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, agents or partners 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.
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