Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 7 February 2026
- Provider
- South African Chefs Association
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
SA Chefs published its 2026 bursary information in December 2025 and awarded the bursary in March 2026.
VerifiedClosed · applications closed on 7 February 2026 The last round opened in mid-December and closed in early February; watch the SA Chefs website for the next call. Latest update ↓
The Bryan Montgomery Bursary Fund, run by the South African Chefs Association, helps young South Africans pay for professional cookery training.
About the Bryan Montgomery Bursary
- Tuition for an accredited cookery programme of at least 12 months.
- Paid directly to an SA Chefs member school.
- Sponsored by Montgomery Africa and Hostex.
Eligibility requirements
- Young South African.
- Accepted for an accredited cookery programme at an SA Chefs member school.
- Passion for professional cookery.
- Financial need.
How to apply
- Check sachefs.co.za for the next bursary information document.
- Prepare your ID, results and proof of acceptance.
- Apply as the document directs before the closing date.
Closing date
No 2027 date had been published when we checked.
Contact details
- SA Chefs: info@saca.co.za
Culinary students should also see the Bill Gallagher study assistance fund and our arts and creative bursaries list.
FAQs
1. When does the Bryan Montgomery Bursary open for 2027? +
SA Chefs published the 2026 information in December 2025 and awarded the bursary at Hostex in March 2026. Expect the next call around the end of 2026 on sachefs.co.za.
2. What is it? +
A bursary fund run by the South African Chefs Association, sponsored by Montgomery Africa and Hostex, for young people training as professional cooks.
3. What does it cover? +
Tuition fees only, paid to the institution.
4. Which courses qualify? +
A nationally accredited cookery programme of at least 12 months at an SA Chefs Skills Development Provider member school.
5. Who is it for? +
Young South Africans who want a career in professional cookery.
6. How do I contact SA Chefs? +
Email info@saca.co.za or see sachefs.co.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): The 2026 round of the Bryan Montgomery Bursary opened on 17 December 2025 and closed on 7 February 2026, according to SA Chefs’ bursary information document. Source: sachefs.co.za.
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