The Willi Fida Culinary Bursary Has Increased!
The bursary will now award $2,500 annually to up to two young people from Prince Edward County who are pursuing a post-secondary culinary education.
We are excited to share that the Willi Fida Culinary Bursary has increased from $1,500 to $2,500.
The Willi Fida Culinary Bursary was established in honour of renowned chef Willi Fida, to celebrate his pioneering efforts to develop fine culinary experiences in Prince Edward County.
Willi Fida was born in Austria, trained as a chef and worked in many fine restaurants before moving to the County to open Angeline’s Restaurant in Bloomfield in 1988.
Willi was a great promoter of the County, and made every effort to showcase locally grown food. He gradually attracted other chefs to the area, thereby helping to establish the County as a culinary mecca. He passed away in 2007. His two children, Alexandre and Melanie, continue to run the restaurant.
Each year, a bursary is awarded to up to two young people (up to age 30) from Prince Edward County who are pursuing a post-secondary culinary education.
The Willi Fida Culinary Bursary is currently accepting applications for 2025. Please visit www.thecountyfoundation.ca/grants-funds/scholarships/willi-fida-culinary to learn more about how to apply.
