William (Bill) Murphy Memorial Scholarship

Holland College

Get $810.00 for your studies in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$810

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

An essay outlining your previous experience in your chosen field
An essay outlining your commitment to your chosen field and your program
Submission through the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You can receive $810.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are passionate about the culinary arts and can show a strong commitment to your professional growth in the kitchen. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, 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 in either the Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts program at Holland College.

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.

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 classes. Instead, tell a specific story about a time your previous experience in the kitchen prepared you for this field. Describe one concrete moment where your commitment to the craft was tested.
StrategyAvoid focusing only on your future goals. Instead, balance your essay by detailing what you have already done in the field and how those experiences lead directly into your current program.
RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed based on grades alone. Instead, recognize that the essay is the main tool the committee uses to judge your passion and experience.

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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