Open Scholarships

Cooper’s Hawk Scholarship for BIPOC American Wine Professionals

Sponsor
Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant
This scholarship is to assist BIPOC Americans who are passionate about pursuing a career in the wine industry. Scholarship amount is $1000.
Deadline
September 26, 2021, 11:00 PM (Pacific)
This application is now closed.
Vetting in process.

Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado – Women Empowerment Scholarship

Sponsor
Tag Restaurant Group
This scholarship for a woman currently working in the Hospitality, Wine, Food and Beverage Industry in the state of Colorado. Scholarship funds are to be used toward WSET Level 1 or 2 or Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory or Certified Courses/Exams. Scholarship amount is $800
Deadline
October 17, 2021, 11:00 PM (Pacific)
This application is now closed.
Vetting in process.

SOMM Sessions

Sponsors
Treasury Wine Estates, The Somm Journal, & The Tasting Panel
This series will take place once a month from Sept-Nov, 2021 and Feb-April, 2022. Each session will include competitions for $500 scholarships and one year’s access to SommFoundation’s SommGeo.
Deadline
November 8, 2021, 11:00 AM (Pacific)

The SOMM Journal Geographical Digest Virtual Series

Sponsors
The SOMM Journal, National Geographic Books, The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia
This monthly series will from from May 2021 through April 2022. Each session will include random drawings for one year’s access to SommFoundation’s SommGeo, essay competitions for scholarships (awards will range from $400-$1000) and a copy of the New Southeby’s Wine Encyclopedia gifted to the top scorer,
Deadline
November 9, 2021, 09:00 AM (Pacific)

Les Dames d’Escoffier, Dallas Chapter Scholarship in Wine Studies

Sponsor
Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International
This scholarship is to assist a woman currently working toward a high-level certification in the wine industry through IMW, CMS or WSET. Scholarship amount is $1000. Texas residents only.
Deadline
January 2, 2022, 12:00 AM (Pacific)

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