Greg King
Legacy Scholarship

The BC Hospitality Foundation and the King Family is pleased to offer an exclusive $1,500 scholarship.


This scholarship is open to BC residents accepted into any culinary approved program.



Whoever received this scholarship should have the same passion and work ethic as Greg King.

BIOGRAPHY

Greg King was a 22-year-old with a huge passion for cooking. He knew at age 10 that was what he wanted to do.



His dream was to follow this passion through his life and eventually own his own restaurant. Greg had wanted to attend Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts; sadly, Greg passed away August 2014 in a car accident and was unable to fulfill his dream.


Greg was a Chef at Cactus Club Park Royal at the time of his passing.

IMPORTANT DATES


APLICATIONS OPEN: December through March every year

REWIEWING PERIOD: 2-3 weeks after review by the selection committee

CHEQUE PRESENTATION: cheques presented end of May


VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP


$1,500

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS


Winners are expected to work in British Columbia in the hospitality industry sector for at least 2 years after receiving the scholarship

You are NOT eligible to receive this scholarship two consecutive years

You can apply to other relevant scholarships of the BCHF Scholarship Program

GREG KING LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUND


If you would like to donate to the Greg King Legacy Scholarship Fund you can do it through THIS LINK.


CRITERIA

Background

This scholarship is open ONLY to BC residents accepted into the 6 month Culinary Arts or one year Diploma at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Why are you applying?

Prepare a 500-word essay on why you need and deserve a $1,500 scholarship

Name or description of the course (s) you have applied for

Fill out the application form.


Academic Information

Provide copies of transcripts and any culinary related diplomas

References

Two (2) reference letters from non-family members

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Should you receive an award from the BC Hospitality Foundation, as a condition to your acceptance of this award, you agree that neither the BC Hospitality Foundation nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents shall be responsible for 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). Should you receive an award from the BC Hospitality Foundation, permission is granted to use your name for publicity purposes.

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