Master Sommelier Scholarship

The Women Behind the Wine Educational Fund Master Sommelier Scholarship awards individuals earning their Master Sommelier Certification with $10,000 to be used toward their educational expenses.

2023 scholarships are currently under review.

Recipients will be Announced in September

Applications Open: February 1, 2023

Application Deadline: June 30, 2023 (by 11:59 PM ET)

Scholarships Awarded: September 2023

Applicant Eligibility Requirements for Masters of Wine Scholarship

• At least 21 years of age.

• Hold Advanced Sommelier Certification or DipWSET.

• Minimum five years active employment within the food, wine, hospitality, and/or viticulture industries preferred.

• Two essays (approximately 500 words each).

• Two letters of recommendation.

• Resume (optional)

• Completed and signed scholarship application that meets the criteria and includes all required attachments, which must be postmarked or electronically submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the application deadline date to be considered for the scholarship.

• Owners, officers, directors, employees, and subsidiaries, or any household member or immediate family of the aforementioned, of E. & J. Gallo Winery are prohibited from applying.