Fedhasa's 2019 youth hospitality bursary now open for applications

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The bursary fund was established in 2013. Over the last six years, the bursary has made R370, 000 available to fund the studies of seven students and is funded by proceeds raised from Fedhasa Cape's annual Golf Day.

Jeff Rosenberg, chairperson of FEDHASA Cape says the annual scholarship is the organisation’s way of investing in future hospitality industry leaders. "The bursary is awarded to deserving hospitality students, who are completing their third and final year of studies or interns working in our member establishments. Not only will the programme assist with tuition fees, but it will also provide the mentorship to develop these students into up-and-coming hospitality industry leaders.

"We urge eligible applicants who meet the necessary requirements to enlist."

In-line with the stringent application requirements, Rosenberg says training institutions are also requested to provide Fedhasa with selected student’s academic progress at least twice a year – the bursary also includes a year membership to the Fedhasa's Young Professionals segment.

"There are many worthy students out there who simply cannot afford to see their studies through. This bursary relieves students from less fortunate social circumstances, of the financial burden of their studies. This will allow these academically strong candidates to focus solely on their bright futures, without the worry of securing funds," says Rosenberg.

Application requirements include:

• Hospitality students in their second year of studies or trainees from FEDHASA Cape member establishments or industry training schools

• Full academic record

• A letter of recommendation from a lecturer

• Motivation highlighting financial obstacles that could hinder study payments

• For South African citizens only

To access the application form, visit Fedhasa Cape. Applications close on Friday, 30 August 2019.