SommFoundation

Competitive Scholarships

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.

Mel Dick Scholarship

  • Sponsor

    Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits


  • $500 Scholarship to the top scorer on each Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Exam

  • Availability
    Awarded for best performance at the Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Exam

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Rudd Foundation – Rudd Round Table Scholarship

  • Sponsor

    Rudd Foundation


  • This $5000 scholarship is awarded to the three people with the highest scores at the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam each year. Recipients are also invited to participate in the annual Rudd Round Table Event.

  • Availability
    Awarded for best performance at the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam

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