Please gather all the necessary information before starting the form. You can only complete this form in one sitting. If you exit the form before completing it, the information will NOT be saved.

Only fully completed applications will be considered and reviewed by the Bursary Committee. If letter of acceptance to the school of choice is not available by the deadline, please include the anticipated date of confirmation.
I. Personal Information

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* 1. Applicant Name

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* 2. Applicant Date of Birth

Date

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* 3. Primary Phone

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* 4. Alternate Phone

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* 6. Current Address

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* 7. Preferred Pronoun

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* 8. Annual Household Income

II. Educational Information

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* 9. What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Ex: Grade 12, 1st year university, etc.)

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* 10. What is the full name of the school where you completed the highest level of education?

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* 11. Are you currently a student?

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* 12. What is the name and addres of the school you are currently attending?

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* 13. Date of Acceptance/Anticipated Date of Confirmation for the Culinary Program

Date

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* 14. Commencement Date of Study if Known

Date

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* 15. What is your intended culinary school and program of study?

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* 16. Will you be studying full time or part time?

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* 17. What is the program length if known?

III. Personal Statement

Please write a personal statement outlining your interest in the culinary arts and commitment to the educational program. Your personal essay will be reviewed by the Bursary Committee and will not be shared or published publicly. We value your privacy and appreciate your candid responses as we consider your application.

Information to include in your Personal Statement:
  • Why do the culinary arts interest you?
  • How will your education improve your life?
  • In what ways does your past experience influence your future aspirations and goals?
  • How is your education going to help you achieve your goals?

Word limit: 500

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* 18. Personal Statement

IV. Reference
Please submit TWO references, who are not immediate family members. Please have your references answer all of the following questions in a document and upload it below.

Reference Name:
Reference Address; City; Postal Code
Phone number:
Email Address:
How long have you known the applicant?
What are the applicant’s top three strengths?
Why is the applicant a good candidate for this bursary?
Can Jewish Family Services contact you in case we have follow-up questions? Yes/No

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* 19. Upload Reference 1

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* 20. Upload Reference 2

V. Additional documentation
Please upload all of the following documentation here. If you are not able to produce items below, please explain in the comment box.

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* 21. Reasons for not providing documents below

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* 22. Acceptance letter to an accredited post-secondary culinary program if available (This will be required if you are successful in receiving the bursary)

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* 23. Photo ID

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* 24. Academic record and transcripts

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* 25. Any other relevant documents

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