Kate Cann Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Holland College awards portal
• ✓ Enrollment in the second year of the Culinary Arts program
• ✓ Nomination by Holland College staff or faculty

About this award

You can receive a $750 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a second-year student in Culinary Arts who focuses on the wellbeing of your classmates and brings a positive spirit to your class. 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, phone, or through the portal. Staff and faculty choose the winner through a nomination process. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Holland College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive 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 a second-year student in the Culinary Arts program at Holland College. To be eligible, you must show a commitment to your profession and contribute to the wellbeing and spirit of your classmates.

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
• ✓ Studying Culinary Arts

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• NominationAvoid assuming your instructors already know your contributions. Instead, continue to actively support your peers and lead by example in the kitchen. Make sure your impact on class spirit is visible to the faculty who nominate students.
• SupportAvoid relying solely on the nomination. Instead, ensure your General Application is fully completed and detailed. This ensures you are correctly identified in the system for automatic consideration.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application blank or incomplete. Instead, fill out every section of the Holland College awards portal carefully. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, the details you provide are your primary tool for success.
• RealismAvoid treating this as a guaranteed award. Instead, remember that this is a nomination-based prize decided by staff and faculty. Focus on your professional growth and peer support while hoping for a nomination.

Questions students ask

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