WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY FOR THE CHAMPAGNE LAURENT-PERRIER WOMEN IN WINE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP:

-$1000 for a professional registered for the Certified Exam
-$1500 for a professional registered for the Advanced Exam
-$2500 for a professional registered for the Master Exam (theory and/or practical)

MENTORSHIP

In addition to the scholarship, each of the three recipients will receive a mentorship with Michelle Defeo, President of Laurent-Perrier US. This will include two 1-hour meetings with Michelle.

ELIGIBILITY: THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS OPEN TO WOMEN ONLY, APPLICANTS MUST WORK AND RESIDE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE REGISTERED OR BE ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THEIR CORRESPONDING EXAM.

***COVID 19 Info- For scholarship eligibility, we will confirm that you have applied for your specified course/exam (Advanced and Master level) with the Court of Master Sommeliers. We understand that CMS exams and courses may be postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus. If your indicated exam or course is cancelled or postponed, you will still be eligible to receive scholarship funds, provided that we can verify your application for said exam with CMS. This scholarship may be awarded retroactively.

LAURENT- PERRIER: Established in 1812, family and female-run Champagne Laurent-Perrier has a tradition of cutting-edge innovation in the region and can be credited with many of the ideas that have defined champagne production since the mid-20th century. The House remains focused solely on champagne production and has crafted a style defined by freshness, finesse and elegance. The prosperity, longevity and inventiveness of Laurent-Perrier is inextricably linked to the efforts of many strong woman who have led the House, over the last two centuries. This scholarship will support emerging women leaders in the wine business, in keeping with the House’s consistent dedication to the future of women in leadership.

Deadline to apply is June 26th, 5pm PST.