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