Application for the 2025/2026 Somm Foundation Scholarships is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident students that want to continue their education or seek more knowledge in trade in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Somm Foundation to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited college or university or vocational/trade school. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award given to qualified applicants of the 2025/2026 Somm Foundation Scholarships.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Somm Foundation
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Not given
- Values: Varies
- Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 Somm Foundation Scholarships Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Somm Foundation Scholarships:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident students either male or female in the United States.
- The scholarship is for applicants who are high school senior, college students, or graduate students that want to continue their education.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend an accredited college or university to be eligible for the scholarship.
List of Eligible Somm Foundation Scholarships
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Sommelier Scholarship
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Sommelier Scholarship was established by the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs which is an International Association of Gastronomy now established in over 75 countries. The scholarship was provided to financial assistance to applicants that are interested in fine dinning, culinary arts and pleasures of the table with a scholarship amount of $1,000.
Foley Family Women in Wine Scholarship
The Foley Family Women in Wine Scholarship was established by Bill Foley in 1996 with the company name as Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) with more than 25 wineries and distilleries. The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to women that want to continue their studies in the fields of viticulture, enology/winemaking, wine business/marketing, and sommelier with a scholarship amount of $2,500.
Court of Master Sommeliers of America CMS Certified Exam Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provided financial assistance to applicants with a scholarship amount of $500
Wine Country Women Scholarship
The scholarship was established by Wine Country Women, LLC to provide financial assistance to extraordinary women who inspire them in wine country through lifestyle books, broadcast media, signature events, and more with a scholarship amount of $1,500.
Mel Dick Scholarship
The scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to applicants with the highest score at each of the Court of Master Sommeliers-Americas Certified Exams throughout the year with a scholarship amount of $500.
Joey Zapata Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was created to honor the memory of Joey Zapata and provide financial assistance to applicants just like the Court of Master Sommeliers-Americas Advanced Exam with a scholarship amount of $1398.
Texas Wine School Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants by establishing a non-profit classes to both consumer and industry professionals at every level and supporting local lasting groups.
Assemblage Wine Scholarship for Aspiring Sommeliers
The scholarship is to assist applicants that want to start a career in the wine industry and the funds are to assist with expenses related to the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Course with a scholarship amount of $800.
Napa Valley Wine Academy Scholarship
The scholarship was established to help applicants also Napa Valley Wine Academy is America’s Premier Wine School with two WSET Global Wine Educator of the Year award making it the most awarded WSET wine school in the word with a scholarship amount between $615 and $1657.
Les Dames d’Escoffier, Dallas Chapter Scholarship in Wine Studies
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $1,000 for women leaders in the food, fine beverage and hospitality fields. This scholarship is to be used to assist with expenses related to the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines, The Institute of Masters of Wine, Master of Wine Exam (stage 2) or the Court of Master Sommeliers Master Sommelier Exam
Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado – Women Empowerment Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $1,000 given to women in the Colorado Food, Wine and Hospitality industries can flourish and grow. This scholarship is to be used to assist with expenses related to the WSET Level 1 or 2 in Wine, the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory or Certified Exam or the Society of Wine Educators Certified Specialist of Wine Exam.
Rudd Foundation – Rudd Round Table Scholarship
The Rudd Round Table was established in 2009 by the Rudd Foundation and SommFoundation to help prepare elite candidates for the Court of Master Sommeliers Master’s Exam. This scholarship is awarded to the three people with the highest scores at the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam each year with a scholarship amount of $5,000.
SommFoundation Master of Wine Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $3,000 given to qualified applicants with expenses related to the Masters of Wine Program, Stage 2.
Santa Margherita USA General Education Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $1,000 given to qualified applicants.
SommFoundation Diversity Scholarship for Black, Indigenous, Asian and Latinx Wine Professionals
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $1,000 given to qualified applicants.
CMS BIPOC Scholarship
SommFoundation and Black Wine Professionals partnered to award these scholarships to address the exclusive gated-access to sommelier and wine industry jobs in the beverage industry with a scholarship amount of $500.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates & SommFoundation General Education Scholarship
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has been a long-standing sponsor of SommFoundation programs for nearly a decade. They are deeply committed to giving back to the wine community and helping professionals achieve their potential with a scholarship amount of $500.
Cooper’s Hawk Scholarship for BIPOC American Wine Professionals
Founded in 2005, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections. This scholarship is to assist BIPOC Americans who are passionate about pursuing a career in the wine industry with a scholarship amount of $500.
Treasury Wine Estates Advanced Exam Scholarship for Canadians
Working with their Canadian distributor, Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits, they have established a scholarship for Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced exam candidates who live and work in Canada. Scholarship awards are meant to support wine professionals by defraying the cost of travel and exam fees, while allowing recipients to connect with the wider community with a scholarship amount of $1,350
Debbie Lewis Women in Wine Scholarship
Debbie was the rock of her family and provided the steady hand that built Lewis Cellars. She was involved in every aspect of vineyard management, winemaking, sales, distribution, and she spent many days on the road, building relationships all over the country. This scholarship is to assist with expenses related to upper-level professional wine studies with a scholarship amount of $5,000.
Dan Gulbronsen Memorial Scholarship
As a founding member of the Guild of Sommeliers Education Foundation, Dan was an Old World aficionado with a New World appreciation. This scholarship is to assist with expenses related to the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Course, The Society of Wine Certified Wine Educator Exam, or the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines with a scholarship amount of $2,000.
Laurent-Perrier Women in Wine Leadership Scholarship
Champagne Laurent-Perrier, established in 1812 and now the largest female and family-owned House, has a long tradition of cutting edge innovation in the region and can be credited with many of the ideas that have defined Champagne production. This scholarship is to support future leaders in the wine industry. Scholarship funds are to assist with expenses related to wine education and certification with a scholarship amount of $2,000.
Jackson Family Wines CMS Master Sommelier Exam & IMW Master of Wine Exam Scholarship for Canadians
Jackson Family Wines is a family-owned and operated company based out of Sonoma, California. They value community involvement, environmental stewardship and sustainability, while focusing on crafting artisanal wines. This scholarship applies to students sitting for the Institute of Masters of Wine, Master of Wine Exam, Stage 2 or the Court of Master Sommeliers Master Exam with a scholarship amount of $2,000.
David A. Carpenter Master of Wine Scholarship
The scholarship is funded by David and Diane Carpenter to provide financial assistance to applicants that seek help to further their knowledge and passion for wine with scholarship amount of $2,500. The Carpenters strongly support the mission of SommFoundation.
Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot CMS Introductory Course/Exam Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $700 given to qualified applicants and to cover the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Course/Exam.
Wilson Daniels Master of Wine & Master Sommelier Exam Scholarship
This scholarship applies to Institute of Masters of Wine, MW Stage 2 candidates and the Court of Master Sommeliers Master Sommelier Exam candidates sitting for any part of the exam (theory, practical and tasting) with a scholarship amount of $2,000.
Sonoma-Cutrer Scholarship for CMS Certified Exam, Advanced Course, and Advanced Exam
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $649-$1,699 given to qualified applicants.
Corkbuzz Scholarship for Women
In 2011, Master Sommelier, Laura Maniec, Fiorvanti founded the Corkbuzz Wine Studio while the scholarship was created to provide financial assistance and educate the next generation of sommeliers and wine professionals with the scholarship amount of $1,195.
Unger Advanced Sommelier Exam Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $1,000 given to qualified applicants.
CMS International Advanced Course & Exam Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $1,500 given to qualified applicants.
Bonaccorsi Master Sommelier Exam Scholarship
The scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to applicants with the scholarship amount of $2,000 given to qualified applicants.
Application Deadline: Varies depending on the scholarship
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