The Melanie Christina Robertson Memorial Award

Open to full-time students who will be enrolled in Culinary Skills at the Sydney Waterfront campus.

Application assessment will consider:

• Financial need
• Good academic standing
• Preference: Applicants from Port Hawkesbury

About the donor

This award was established in loving memory of Melanie Christina Robertson, a proud alumna of this institution (2016). Melanie cherished her time at NSCC, where she honed her skills and discovered the joy of sharing her passion with the world. This bursary is a direct tribute to her enthusiastic spirit and her belief in the transformative power of culinary education. We hope this award provides meaningful financial assistance to an aspiring chef and encourages them to pursue their own creative journey in the kitchen, just as Melanie did. This bursary is specifically designated to support a student currently enrolled in Culinary Arts who demonstrates a commitment to excellence and a genuine passion for the craft. Our wish is for this award to lighten the financial load for a deserving student, allowing them to focus on mastering their skills and achieving their professional dreams. Through this annual gift, Melanie’s dedication to the culinary arts will continue to inspire the next generation of talented chefs at her alma mater.