Support a Student Chef
Stratford Chefs School
Shape the future of Canada's culinary scene by contributing to the Stratford Chefs School's Scholarship Fund
A career in the kitchen is a calling for students who attend the Stratford Chefs School. Life as a chef apprentice consists of hard work and long hours under stressful conditions, with little in the way of remuneration. Based on demonstrated need, scholarship funds help students cover school fees, rent and general living expenses. Without support from people like you, it would be impossible for some of these students to realize their dream.
2014 marks the eleventh year of the Stratford Chefs School Support a Student Chef campaign, and we hope that you will continue your past generosity. You will receive a tax receipt for the full amount of your donation.
As we look forward to proudly graduating the next generation of Canada's best chefs, we are humbly reminded that the success of our students would not be possible without the help of people like you.
To make a donation by cheque:
Please make the cheque payable to Stratford Chefs School and mail to:
Stratford Chefs School
68 Nile Street
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 4C5
* Please include the note "Support a Student Chef" on your cheque
Cash donations may be made in person only at the school's administration office (same address as above)
IN THEIR OWN WORDS - How your donations have helped current SCS students:
Madison Depace - Level 2 Apprentice
Esther Tabert - Level 2 Apprentice
As a recipient of the Support a Student Chef award I can testify to the value of this program. During my time at Chefs School so far, my husband and I have both been students and we've had to be quite frugal and creative in our saving. The bursary I received went a long way toward relieving some of our financial stress.
My dream is to one day be a food writer, specifically writing a food blog and hopefully cookbooks. I'm so thankful to have received the Support a Student Chef award; by supporting me through Chefs School I have been brought that much closer to realizing my goals.
Toban Zaryski - Level 2 Apprentice
Being a recipient of the Support a Student Chef program helped me immensely throughout my first year of Chefs School. It meant that I did not have to worry quite so much about my finances and was able to purchase all of the required books and tools for the program. I was also able to experience all that the school and the program offered including several of the fabulous dinners [during] the International Guest Chefs Dinner Series, as well as a few of the Alumni Dinners. Having received this financial support allowed me to thrive in the first year of this program, and in turn helped to prepare me for the upcoming school year. I extend my utmost appreciation for the assistance that I have received from all those involved.
FURTHER TESTIMONIALS - from recent graduates
Student Testimonial - Tim White, Class of 2013
Being a recipient of this program greatly influenced and benefitted me during my two years at the Stratford Chefs School. In my first year at the school, the money I received helped me attend the Prep Course put on for Level One students that need some additional kitchen experience before the school year begins. I had a wonderful time during the Prep Course and learned many skills, kitchen etiquette, the structure of practical classes, and a lot of what was to be expected during my first year.
In my second year at the school, I received the Support a Student Chef fund. This was a great surprise and an answer to a prayer for both my wife and I. We married in the summer between my first and second year at the Stratford Chefs School and I was able to put the money towards paying off the last part of my tuition. The money helped us not worry about finances and focus on our new marriage and my school work.
Student Testimonial - Ryan McNamara, Class of 2013
The Support a Student Chef award changed the path of my career and education; without it I would not have been able to complete my second year and graduate. I used the money towards my tuition at the Stratford Chef School. My experience at the Stratford Chef School has landed me a position in a Two-Star Michelin restaurant in Chicago, and I plan on returning to Canada to open a restaurant in the future.
Stratford Chefs School
The Stratford Chefs School is a world renowned, not-for-profit educational institution now entering its fourth decade training young Canadian chefs through a unique, industry-driven program.
Stratford Chefs School is supported by Service Canada and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Charitable No. 119199958 RR0001
Email: admin@stratfordchef.com
Website: www.stratfordchef.com
Location: 68 Nile Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Phone: 519.271.1414
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Twitter: @StratfordChef