The International Hotel School’s annual Bursary Competition was a massive success this year, with over R1 million awarded in bursaries to matric students wishing to join the Hospitality industry.
In the picture: Durban winner Anderson Pillay
After a very difficult selection process and semi-final round, only a few finalists made it through to the Boot Camp round, which saw matric students with a passion for the Hospitality industry battle it out in a four-day boot camp in the lead up to the final day.
Each student had to work in every department of the hotel to get first-hand experience of working in Hospitality and stake their claim for the three year “Ticket to Life” study bursary, paid in full for the duration of the IHS programme they wish to study.
Friday 12 July was the big day for this prestigious National Boot Camp, held at The Gateway Hotel in Durban as well as hotels in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Everyone worked extremely hard, making the decision very difficult for the judges. The Durban results were as follows:
Anderson Pillay from Meadowlands Secondary School took first place, winning a 100% three year traineeship. Raymond Cronje from Gelofte High School came in a close second, winning a 100% one year Christina Martin Culinary Arts Diploma Programme. Elvette Cronje from Ladysmith High School took third place with a 100% two year traineeship.
The overall prize pool was valued at just over R1 million, which shows The International Hotel School’s dedication to positive development and success of the Hospitality industry.
Congratulations to all who will begin their studies with IHS in the new year!
For more information, visit The International Hotel School’s website at www.hotelschool.co.za or call 0861 44 33 00.