Young Bermudians seeking to whet their appetites in the world of tourism have been given a financial boost to further their education.Michiko Campbell, Joliza Vanderpool and Jallande Greaves were named as the 2011 Royal Caribbean Hospitality Award recipients. The award valued between $3,500 and $8,000 seeks to give talented youths the chance to pursue their education and become future leaders in the tourism industry.Aspiring chef Mr Campbell, who received the top prize of $8,000, said he was “truly honoured” to accept the award, particularly after receiving $15,000 in last year’s prizegiving. The 21-year-old, who is studying at Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida, said without the cash he would have to raise the entire year’s tuition of $37,000 on his own.He thanked the Tourism Board and interview committee for the support and told the new award recipients: “Your dreams are never too far away and you should never give up on what you want.”Miss Vanderpool said she was “excited and thankful” to receive the scholarship to continue her studies at Niagara College in Ontario, Canada.The budding pastry chef’s parents, Eileen and Graham Vanderpool, said they were extremely proud of the accomplishment and her hard work.Mr Vanderpool recalled his daughter had dreamt of becoming a chef at the tender age of four when she was found clinkering with pots and pans in the kitchen in a bid to make eggs for breakfast.“I am really happy for her. Whatever she decides to do and how far she wants to go I am behind her 100 percent,” he said.Mr Greaves, 18, said the award helped him further his studies in tourism and hospitality management at Johnson & Wales University. He said he was hoping to get a job in the guest services department of a hotel or perhaps on a cruise ship, which he has been fascinated with since he was a young boy.Tourism Minister Patrice Minors said Government firmly believed “that the future of Bermuda tourism lies with our young talent here at home”.She said the Bermuda Department of Tourism took its role in developing the future leaders of our tourism industry seriously, and as a result spearheaded several scholarship and internship programmes.“The Royal Caribbean Hospitality Endowment Fund is another initiative that we are very proud to be associated with. For more than a dozen years now, this programme has donated hundreds of thousands in scholarship funds to more than 50 young Bermudians to assist them in tourism-related studies.”Michael Ronan, vice president of government relations for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, said he was honoured to partner with the Department of Tourism.