College Diploma – Culinary Management – Compressed (1881) (Co-op)

The Culinary Management – Compressed two-year diploma program prepares students for leadership roles in the culinary industry by blending classic and modern cooking techniques with team leadership and business entrepreneurship.

Key aspects of the curriculum include:

• Culinary Arts & Sustainability: Focus on local Ontario food sourcing, seasonal cooking, and international flavor profiles.

• Hands-on Experiential Learning: Learning in state-of-the-art culinary labs, a café, a restaurant, and an event center.

• Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): A 14-week practical placement at Centennial’s on-campus restaurant and café, The Local, or with industry partners.

• Industry Certifications: Graduates gain essential employment credentials, including Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, and CPR.

Academic Qualification: Grade 12 / High School completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 51.0

• Duolingo: 105

Conditional Admission: Direct admission applicants who have not yet completed an acceptable language test may receive a conditional offer, provided valid test results are submitted before the final offer letter is issued.

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically applied for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-year program: $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-year program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-year program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-year program: $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be an international student starting their first main academic program at Centennial College (May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intake).

Exclusion: Second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, new ELL-only students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without study permits are ineligible.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; reaches up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per year for 3 years.

A total of 90 scholarships available for Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of a 3-Year Advanced Diploma program.

Minimum OSSD 70% or equivalent required.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (Requires a 100–200 word essay and CAD 2,000 tuition deposit paid).