Masters of Wine Scholarship
The Women Behind the Wine Educational Fund Masters of Wine Scholarship awards individuals earning their Masters of Wine with $10,000 to be used toward their educational expenses.
2024 scholarships are now closed. Recipients will be notified by June.
Applications Open: February 1, 2024
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024Â (by 11:59 PM ET)
Scholarships Awarded: June 2024
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 Gallo are prohibited from applying.