From time to time, we are able to offer our students the chance to apply for scholarships to support their wine and spirits learning. 

If your company is interested in sponsoring a scholarship, please contact us at info@internationalwinecenter.com.

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Scholarship

The International Wine Center is pleased to partner with the Glancy Wine Education Foundation to offer financial aid to qualified students. If you are a working or aspiring hospitality professional looking to further your wine education, you may be a candidate for a Glancy Wine Education Foundation scholarship.


The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their wine education in the hopes of increasing diversity, raising earning power, and growing the knowledge base of tomorrow’s wine enthusiasts.
 
To apply for a scholarship, first determine the International Wine Center course you wish to take, and then fill out a scholarship application on the Glancy Wine Education Foundation website where you will indicate the course, its start date, and its cost.

Scholarships, which cover between 50% and 100% of course costs (depending on financial need), are awarded monthly, so make sure to apply in advance of your course start date. For more information about how to apply, scholarship criteria, deadlines and more, please see the application form, or this handy FAQ.
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Les Dames d’Escoffier of New York 2026 Scholarships

Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) is an international organization of accomplished professional women in the food, nutrition, fine beverage, and hospitality industries. The primary goal of the Annual Scholarship Program is to encourage talented women to become leaders in these fields by assisting them in furthering their professional education. In 2025, twenty deserving women were awarded over $74,000 in scholarships.

All recipients are offered the opportunity to participate in our Mentorship Program. This program provides scholarship winners with additional support as they strive to advance in their chosen fields.

LDNY are now accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications for the scholarships below:

  • International Wine Center In Kind Scholarship for a Level 3 student.
    • The applicant must hold the WSET Level 2 Award, or else already hold Level 2 knowledge attained elsewhere or in her career and qualify for the course by passing an online entry exam ($40).
  • LDNY Legacy Dame Scholarship in memory of Patricia Savoie
  • LDNY Entrepreneurship Scholarship, 2026 Sponsored by Bonnie Tandy Leblang.
    • Awarded to a student who shows a strong interest in entrepreneurship and/or the business side of hospitality, food, wine or restaurant operations
  • LDNY Asian Studies Scholarship, 2026 Sponsored by Maggie Gu
    • Awarded to a student with a strong interest in Asian studies, cuisine, and/or spirits. (Please include a short response on your application explaining why you are interested in this scholarship.)

Use this link to begin an application.

Please note that a Google Account is needed in order to complete the application.

For any questions regarding LDNY Scholarships, please contact IWC Instructor and LDNY School Liason, May Matta-Aliah.

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