Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits Scholarships and Prizes
The Peter Hampson Memorial ScholarshipA £500 bursary for a study trip to a wine producing region is awarded to a student withoutstanding marks in the Diploma Unit 2 – Wine Production exam and who is employed inthe UK wine trade.
The Amorim Scholarship
Two candidates achieving outstanding marks in their Diploma Unit 2 – Wine Production
exam are awarded a study trip in June or July to the traditional cork hand-harvest in theAlentejo forests, as well as visits to Amorim’s state-of-the-art production units and R&D
laboratories in their Porto HQ. Both scholars must be employed in the wine and/or spirits
trade, one from Europe and one from USA/Canada.
The Worshipful Company of Distillers ScholarshipA study tour to distilleries within the United Kingdom is awarded to a student from the UK
wine trade who was a high achiever in the Unit 4 - Spirits of the world exam.
The Champagne Scholarship
A personally tailored study visit to Champagne as guest of the CIVC is awarded on interview
to a student from the UK wine trade who was a high achiever in the Unit 5 - Sparkling winesof the world exam.
The Moët & Chandon ScholarshipA study visit to Maison Moët & Chandon and the Champagne region is awarded to a student
from the UK wine trade who was a high achiever in the Unit 5 - Sparkling wines of the world
exam. The visit will be part of a group experience aiming to discover Moët & Chandon andthe Champagne region.
The Codorníu Raventós Wineries Scholarship
A four day 'hands on' taste of working a vintage in three different Codorníu wineries isawarded to a student from the UK wine trade who was a high achiever in the Unit 5 Sparkling wines of the world exam.
The Lustau Sherry Trophy
A study visit to Jerez as guest of Emilio Lustau SA. and a trophy in the form of a silver copita
to be held by the winner for a year, are awarded to a high achiever in the Unit 6 – Fortified
Wine exam and who is employed in the UK wine trade.
The Graham’s Port ScholarshipA study visit of four-to-five days to the Port producing region is awarded to a high achieverin the Unit 6 – Fortified Wine exam and who is employed in the UK wine trade.
The McNie Tasting Trophy
A silver-plated wine cooler is awarded to the graduate submitting the best Unit 3 tasting
paper and is held by the winner for a year.

Scholarships are awarded for each academic year (1st August to 31st July) and candidates who achieve outstanding marks in their
examinations may be eligible. Eligible candidates will be contacted by WSET® Awards after the end of each academic year.
Candidates are advised their information may be released to interested parties.

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The Wines of Portugal ScholarshipA high achiever in the Unit 3 – Light wines of the world exam and who is employed in theUK wine trade is awarded a study visit to Portugal.
The Sogrape Vinhos ScholarshipA high achiever in the Unit 3 – Light wines of the world exam and who is employed in theUK wine trade wins a study visit to the four classical regions of Portugal.
The Royal Tokaji Mad Scholarship
A two day study trip to Tokaji is awarded to a student from the wine trade who was a highachiever in the Unit 3 – Light wines of the world exam.
The Freixenet Bursary
A study visit to several Spanish wine regions as guest of Freixenet (DWS) and associatedcompanies is awarded to a high achiever in the Unit 3 from the UK wine trade.
The Louis Jadot Burgundy ScholarshipA study trip to Burgundy is awarded to a high achiever in the Unit 3 – Light wines of theworld exam and who is employed in the UK wine trade.
Wine Communicators of Australia
One year of free membership is awarded to every Australian diploma graduate.
The United Kingdom Vineyards Association Prize
A programme of events throughout the vineyard year is awarded to a high achieving graduate
from the UK.
Hors Concours
A case of wine is awarded to the top non-trade graduate by the Worshipful Company ofVintners.
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) ScholarshipA high achieving graduate from the USA, who works in the restaurant sector, is awarded a
study trip and work experience with RNDC.
Fine Wine Partners (FWP) ScholarshipA high achieving graduate from Australia, who works in the trade, is awarded a $1,000
bursary towards approved further wine studies, a $1,000 cellar specially selected from theoutstanding FWP portfolio of fine wines and an engraved Spiegelau Decanter.
The Waitrose/IWSC ScholarshipA high-achieving graduate from the UK, who is not currently in the wine trade, is awarded astudy trip to a Waitrose supplier; attendance and induction at the IWSC competition judging,with possible promotion to member judge; visit to Corkwise; the potential opportunity ofwork experience in the Waitrose Wine Buying Department and an engraved magnum
decanter.
The PLB ScholarshipA study trip to Burgundy is awarded to a high achieving graduate who works in the wineand/or spirit trade, either in the UK or overseas.
Scholarships are awarded for each academic year (1st August to 31st July) and candidates who achieve outstanding marks in their
examinations may be eligible. Eligible candidates will be contacted by WSET® Awards after the end of each academic year.
Candidates are advised their information may be released to interested parties.

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Wines of Germany Scholarships
A study trip to Germany as a guest of Wines of Germany is awarded to two outstanding
graduates. One graduate will be from the UK trade and one from the wine trade in Canada,
USA, Nordic countries, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland or China.
Concha y Toro ScholarshipA study trip to Chile as a guest of Concha y Toro is awarded to a high achieving graduate
who is working in the UK wine trade.
The Hardy’s Vintage ScholarshipA ten day study trip to Australia during vintage, as a guest of Accolade Wines Ltd, isawarded to a high achieving graduate who is working in the UK wine trade.
The Yvonne May Wine Australia ScholarshipA study trip to Australia is awarded to an outstanding graduate who works in the wine and/or
spirits trade in UK/Europe.
Wine Australia Scholarships
A study trip to Australia is awarded to three outstanding graduates all working in the wine
and/or spirits trade. One graduate will be from the North America, one from Mainland China
and one from either Japan, Hong Kong or Singapore.
The Wine Trade Club Paten ScholarshipA bourse de voyage of £1500 is awarded to a high achieving graduate from the UK wine
trade to enable them to visit the wine/spirit producing region(s) of their choice.
The Derouet Jameson Award
This scholarship is awarded to two outstanding graduates from the UK wine trade. The valueof the award is over £4,000 each to assist deserving candidates with the cost of the Master ofWine study course.
The HKIWSC Scholarship
A bursary to the value of £3,000 for a study trip is awarded to the highest achieving graduate
from Asia.
The Vintners ScholarshipA bourse de voyage to enable the winner to visit the wine/spirit producing region(s) of his/her
choice is awarded by the Worshipful Company of Vintners to the highest overall achiever
from the UK trade.
The Vintners Cup
A silver trophy awarded annually to the top graduate with distinction achieving the highestaggregate mark. If the candidate has not received the Vintners Scholarship a bourse devoyage is awarded to enable the winner to visit the wine/spirit producing region(s) of his/herchoice. An engraved decanter is given to the winner. This award is sponsored by theWorshipful Company of Vintners.

Scholarships are awarded for each academic year (1st August to 31st July) and candidates who achieve outstanding marks in their
examinations may be eligible. Eligible candidates will be contacted by WSET® Awards after the end of each academic year.
Candidates are advised their information may be released to interested parties.

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