Cooke Insurance Culinary Bursary

Holland College

Get one of five $500 bursaries for PEI residents studying Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$500

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Prince Edward Island

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What you will need

Enrollment at Holland College
An essay outlining your professional promise and leadership abilities
A biography outlining your professional promise and leadership abilities

About this award

Five awards of $500 each are available. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a resident of Prince Edward Island (PEI) pursuing a career in the culinary or pastry arts. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Holland College how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled at Holland College and be a resident of Prince Edward Island (PEI). This award is specifically for students in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts programs. You must also demonstrate financial need.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to post-secondary students
Resident of Prince Edward Island
Studying Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

EssayAvoid writing a generic summary of your grades. Instead, focus your essay and biography on your professional promise and leadership abilities. Describe a specific time you led a team in a kitchen or classroom.
SupportAvoid submitting a biography that only lists your hobbies. Instead, connect your personal history to your goal of becoming a professional chef or pastry artist. Show how your background drives your ambition.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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