TORONTO — Balderson Cheese is launching the Balderson Artisan Cheesemakers Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to inspiring the next generation of cheesemakers in Canada.
The initiative looks to encourage new talented artisans to pursue their passion and to preserve the fine art of cheese production by providing financial support to up to 25 students who are newly enrolled or currently attending a full-time cheese-focused program at a recognized post-secondary institution across the country.
Each scholarship recipient will receive a total of $2,000 awarded in two parts: $1,000 upon enrollment in an approved cheesemaker program and $1,000 upon successful program completion.
“The Balderson Scholarship is our way of investing in the future of cheese making,” says Bindia Wijesekera, Brand manager at Balderson Cheese. “We want to encourage the craftsmanship that is at the heart of our brand and encourage prospective cheese artisans to explore this highly-skilled field.”
