This week, Le Cordon Bleu Australia announced the 2015 winners of the Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism Scholarships for professionals working in Media, Hospitality or Education.

Having received numerous high calibre applications this year, with a strong international representation, including applicants based in the Middle East, Hong Kong and the US, it was a competitive contest for the sought-after scholarships.

These targeted scholarships, worth $5300 AUS each, are given in the spirit of better education, recognising that people working in the industry are also keen to improve their skills and broaden their knowledge.

The Winners of the 2015 Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism Scholarships are:

Education Scholarship Melissa Maria DENKINGER, from Western Australia

Media Scholarship Rachel Leonie Sylvia DUFFELL, from Hong Kong

Industry Scholarship Julie MCMURTRIE, from Queensland

“The enthusiasm and focus expressed in the applications attests to the fact that the Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism continues to be held in high esteem by prospective students,” says Dr Roger Haden, Le Cordon Bleu's Manager, Educational Leadership.

“Its multidisciplinary approach to studies in gastronomy and tourism makes it a unique offering, enhanced by the flexibility of being delivered fully online. We sincerely hope our scholarships contribute to the recipients' future education in ways that make a real difference in the world” he says.

Le Cordon Bleu takes this opportunity to warmly congratulate all winners, and to wish them well in their future studies.

For more details visit www.lecordonbleu.com.au, or contact ahardy@cordonbleu.edu or (08) 8348 3038.

ABOUT LE CORDON BLEU
Le Cordon Bleu is world renowned for their dedication to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality education, through world class programs. Le Cordon Bleu combines innovation and creativity with tradition, through Bachelor's and Master's degrees that focus on the demands of a growing international hospitality industry. Le Cordon Bleu prides itself on distinctive teaching methodology, where students gain experience through hands-on learning. Our cuisine and pâtisserie programs preserve, and pass on, the mastery and appreciation of the culinary arts at the heart of French gastronomy for over 500 years. Le Cordon Bleu Australia campuses include Adelaide and Sydney.