Matty Matheson Culinary and Hospitality Bursary

An annual bursary supporting Indigenous students in culinary or hospitality programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a culinary or hospitality program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Matty Matheson to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in the culinary arts or the hospitality field and need financial help to cover your education costs. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Matty Matheson how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Matty Matheson 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 Matty Matheson whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution. To qualify, you must be enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program. Priority will be given to those who can demonstrate a need for financial contribution to cover their educational costs.

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 college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Studying culinary or hospitality

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funding is needed. List your specific monthly shortfall.
StrategyAvoid treating this like a general academic scholarship. Instead, emphasize your love of food and your desire to create job opportunities for yourself and others, matching the vision of the founder. Focus your personal story on the impact of culinary education.

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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