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 is to assist with expenses related to the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Course, The Society of Wine Certified Wine Educator Course, or the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines. Scholarship amount is $2000.
This scholarship applies to students sitting for the Master of Wine, Stage 2 Exam or students sitting for the Master Sommelier Exam (Theory or Practical/Tasting) in 2021. Scholarship amount is $2000. Must work and reside in Canada.
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.
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.
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) in 2021. Scholarship amount: $2000
