SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
The Hunter Culinary Association is proud of the suite of Scholarships and Awards that support young and aspiring Chefs and Apprentices.
Whilst the Brett Graham Scholarship awards one of the Hunter regions most talented young chefs, our other scholarships are equally important as they encourage and enable younger apprentices to continue with their studies.
Our Front of House Scholarship acknowledges the critical part that professional and committed front of house staff play in the culinary industry.
Hunter Culinary Association Scholarships:
Brett Graham Scholarship - A trip to London to work with Brett Graham valued at $10,000 in partnership with TAFE NSW
Apprentice Scholarships - Awarded to 5 apprentices x $2,000 each
Scarborough Wine Co. Front of House Scholarship - $5,000
Front of House Rising Star
Eustralis Scholarship - Patisserie Masterclass in Sydney including accommodation
UPCOMING AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
ENTRY DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Brett Graham Scholarship
Scarborough Wine Co. Front of House Scholarships
Eustralis Scholarship
Hunter Culinary Cookery Competition
RECENT AWARDS
2025 HCA EMERGING APPRENTICE SCHOLARSHIPS
One of the core aims of the Hunter Culinary Association is to support and encourage young and aspiring industry professionals to enable and encourage them through to the completion of their Apprenticeship.
The HCA Emerging Apprentice Scholarships are aimed at 1st year apprentices, to assist them in setting up their kit and engaging in the Hunter food scene with prizes of knives, knife roll and dining vouchers. This year’s scholarship winners are:
Riley Stewart, Signal Box
Seanna Winters, Yellow Billy Restaurant
Laura Newman, Parks Bistro & Catering
Tynan Everett, Margan Restaurant
Madeleine Lush, Autumn Rooms
