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SommFoundation is proud to support aspiring leaders in the wine industry in three unique ways to aid in their sommelier training: enrichment trips, scholarships, and mentoring.
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Enrichment Trips
SommFoundation, subsidized by sponsors and fundraising efforts, provides educational trips (virtual and in-person) to domestic and international wine and spirits regions. It is imperative that beverage professionals have the opportunity to visit vineyards and distilleries around the world in order to give them context and expertise.
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Scholarship Opportunities
We award over $100,000 in annual scholarships to beverage professionals worldwide. Currently, we offer fifteen scholarship programs, some application-based (award based on merit and need) and some competition-based. Scholarships range from $500-$5000.
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Advice & Mentoring
Aspiring sommeliers can greatly benefit from the guidance and support of experienced mentors in the industry. Mentorship offers the opportunity to learn from someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience, helping to accelerate their learning and skill development.
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Rudd Round Table
Each year, the top scorers of the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam are named the Rudd Scholars and attend the Rudd Round Table the following March. This is a unique educational program that provides students with an intensive and intimate learning environment as they study to become Master Sommeliers.
“Wine cheers the sad, revives the old, inspires the young, and makes weariness forget his toil.”
- Lord Byron
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