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Matty Matheson Culinary and Hospitality Bursary

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of enrollment in a culinary or hospitality program
Documentation demonstrating financial need for educational costs

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Indigenous students in culinary or hospitality programs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — 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 own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Studying culinary or hospitality

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid 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.

Support

Avoid using a generic teacher who barely knows you.

Instead, use a chef-instructor or hospitality mentor who can speak to your passion for the trade and your reliability in a kitchen environment.

Get a reference who can vouch for your technical skills.

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