We award over $150,000 in annual scholarships to beverage professionals worldwide. Currently, we offer fifteen scholarship programs, some application-based (award based on merit and need) and some competition-based. Scholarships range from $500-$5000.
This scholarship applies to students planning to take the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Advanced Course in 2021. You must be a Certified Sommelier through CMS at the time of application. Scholarship amount is $2000.
This scholarship applies to students sitting for the Master of Wine, Stage 2 Practical Only Exam or students sitting for the Master Sommelier Exam (Theory or Practical/Tasting) in 2020/early 2021. Scholarship amount is $2000. Must work and reside in Canada.
This application applies to students planning to sit for the CMS Certified Exam, Advanced Course, or Advanced Exam in 2021. Certified scholarship amount is $595, Advanced Course Scholarship is $1499 and Advanced Exam Scholarship is $1195.
This application applies to students sitting for the Advanced Exam only. This scholarship does not apply to the Advanced Course. It may be awarded retroactively. Scholarship amount is $1250.
This application applies to students sitting for the CMS Master Exam (theory, practical, and tasting) or the Master of Wine Exam (stage 2, practical only) in 2020. Scholarship amount: $2200