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.

Vinitaly International Academy Scholarship

International Wine Center is pleased to offer two €600 scholarships for wine professionals and students interested in participating in Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) New York, taking place October 25–26, 2026, in New York City. Led by Sarah Heller MW, the Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course combines expert-led education and guided tastings exploring Italy’s native grape varieties, wine regions, denominations, and cultural heritage, followed by a 2.5-hour examination. Successful candidates earn the Italian Wine Ambassador certification and join VIA’s international community of wine professionals.

To be considered for an IWC scholarship, applicants should complete the VIA New York application through the Vinitaly International Academy website and enter “International Wine Center” in the References field. Two scholarship recipients will be selected by Vinitaly International Academy.

Apply for VIA New York.

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Glancy Wine Education Foundation Scholarship

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.

The following scholarships were awarded in 2026 as part of our partnership:

  • Anastasia Grinberg, International Wine Center In-Kind Scholarship, $2,208
  • Hannah Kent, LDNY Legacy Dame Scholarship in memory of Patricia Savoie, $1,000
  • Rosalie Wu, LDNY In Memoriam Scholarship, 2026, in the name of Laura Maioglio, $2,000

Information about 2027 scholarships will be made available upon announcement.

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

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