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IWC EDUCATIONBURSARY

The IWC is proud to announce a global initiative
to help students further their education in wine.
In collaboration with the Wine & Spirit
Education Trust, the IWC will contributetowards course fees for the WSET Level 3
Award in Wines or the WSET Diploma. Inline with the global vision of bothorganisations, and with the objectiveof stimulating diversity and inclusion
in education, this bursary is offered tostudents who are resident outside the UK.
Level of Support
1. The IWC will contribute up to:• £500 towards course fees for the WSET
Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits; OR

2. The bursary is only available to thosewishing to further their existing education inwines and spirits. Therefore:• To apply for a bursary towards a Level 3course, students must already hold theWSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.
• To apply for a bursary towards a Diploma
course, students must already hold theWSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits.
3. The IWC seeks to support those whowould not otherwise have the means ofaccessing educational opportunities withthe WSET. Candidates with other means• £1000 towards course fees for theWSET Diploma.
2. The IWC is committed to furthering the wine
knowledge of members of the wine trade.
Every year, ‘Associate Judges’ are invited totaste alongside professionals where theyreceive first-hand experience of judging at aworld class level. Though their marks are
not included in the final score, thisopportunity further enhances theirknowledge of wine styles from around theworld. Each year, the IWC Bursary Diploma
student with the highest final score in theirDiploma will be invited to be an AssociateJudge at the IWC in London in April. Traveland accommodation will be paid for by theIWC.
Eligibility Criteria

d. Letter of motivation (no more than one A4page) stating how the Bursary andsubsequent completion of the Level 3
Award or Diploma will assist in careerdevelopment plans. Applicants currently
employed in the wine and spirits andrelated industries (e.g. hospitality)
should include information as to whether
they are entitled to any financial or othersupport (e.g. study leave) from theiremployers.
5. Incomplete applications will not be considered
Selection
1. IWC will select candidates based on:• Eligibility (see above)

Application Procedures & Deadlines
1. Candidates are responsible for identifying asuitable course at their local WSET
Approved Programme Provider (APP).
They do not need to enrol but must identify
the course and APP on the IWC Bursary
Application Form.
2. Applications can be made between Juneand February. We are unable to processapplications during IWC competition time
(March – May).
Applications must be submitted by email tobursary@internationalwinechallenge.com
3. Both successful and unsuccessful

1. The bursary is only available to financially

4.

Applicants must submit the following:a. IWC Education Bursary Application
Form;b. Brief resume of career to date;c. Documentation of earnings (12months up to time of application);• Demonstrated financial need.
2. In the event of there is not sufficientfunding for all applicants, IWC will use theletter of motivation to differentiate between
candidates.
3. IWC’s decision is final and nocorrespondence will be entered into.
Terms
Iand Conditions of Funding
1. If granted, the bursary must be used no later than the end of theacademic year following the one in which the bursary is granted.
2. Bursary students must submit a follow-up report summarising theirexperience on the course, reporting their results, and outlining their
future professional and/or educational plans within 28 working days ofreceiving their exam results.
3. The IWC and/or the WSET may use quotes from Bursary students
in their publications. If you do not wish your statements to be used forthat purpose, please make that clear at the time of submission.
4. The IWC reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all
documentation submitted. In the event that any information submitted
by the candidate is discovered to be false or misleading, IWC will
withdraw the Bursary offer or require the full amount of the Bursary tobe repaid by the candidate.

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IWC EDUCATIONBURSARYAPPLICATION FORM
Student Details
Name of student:
WSET Candidate number:
Date of Birth:
Address:

City:

Country:

Email:

Course Details
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
and Spirits:
WSET Diploma:
Local cost of course required:(Currency)(Value)Value of bursary (up to £1000):

WSET Approved Programme Provider
Name:
Address:City:Country:

Email:
MobileTel:Your Application Checklist
Please tick to indicate you have attached all of the following documents:

 Brief resume of career to date
 Letter of motivation
 Proof of earnings
The application will be considered incomplete if any of these is missing.

Office Use Only
IWC App:
WSET App:Approved/Declined:
Terms and Conditions of Funding

Send this form to:bursary@internationalwinechallenge.com

1. If granted, the bursary must be used no later than the end of the academic year following the one in which the bursary is granted. 2. Bursary students must submit a follow-up report summarising their experience on
the course, reporting their results, and outlining their future professional and/or educational plans within 28 working days of receiving their exam results. 3. The IWC and/or the WSET may use quotes from Bursary students
in their publications. If you do not wish your statements to be used for that purpose, please make that clear at the time of submission. 4. The IWC reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all documentation submitted.
In the event that any information submitted by the candidate is discovered to be false or misleading, IWC will withdraw the Bursary offer or require the full amount of the Bursary to be repaid by the candidate.