Please see our enrichment trip page for a full list of our programs. Our trips in-person single-day intensive programs, 2-15 day domestic and international trips, mentorships, harvest internships and online virtual trips.

SommFoundation collaborates with sponsors to determine curriculum, agenda, timeline, and criteria for the trip. Trips may be sponsored by groups, individual companies, or individuals.

SommFoundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to benefit the public. All beverage professionals and associated service providers are welcome to apply, provided you meet the specific trip criteria.

All applications are posted on our website HERE. We also post opportunities on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Make sure to follow us @sommfoundation.

SommFoundation gives priority to applicants who have not been on a trip in the last 36 months. However, this is a guideline and not a rule and we have made exceptions. We also differentiate between domestic and international trips. Receipt of a scholarship in the last 2 years does not make you ineligible.

Each trip will have its own unique selection criteria. However, we do take the following into consideration for all trip applications:

1. Ability to travel (permission from work) travel documents/passport if required (this will be due immediately upon acceptance).

2. Affiliation: Currently working in or for the beverage industry. Sponsors may request more specific qualifications such as buying power, specific accreditation, social media savvy, etc.

3. Region: We attempt to equitably represent the major regions of the US (South/East/West/Midwest).

4. Commitment to responsible participation in the trip.

5. Responses to application questions: We are looking for candidates who have invested considerable thought in their essay responses. We like to see evidence of a willingness to work, creativity, and knowledge of the applicable area and its producers.

No. SommFoundation opportunities are open to the public. All professionals are welcome to apply, provided you meet the specific trip criteria.

Each trip has a specific set of geographic requirements. Please see the individual application to determine your eligibility.

Our enrichment trip attendees are chosen based on need, merit, professional history, references, and suitability to the program. The one criterion that is always present is the desire to learn and, in turn, carry that knowledge forward.

Our Director of Enrichment Trips, James Lechner, oversees the enrichment trip selection process.

SommFoundation encourages you to apply for all trips that you are eligible for.

SommFoundation will consider the most recently submitted application.

The SommFoundation Director of Enrichment Trips goes through a thorough blind vetting process which typically takes 2-4 weeks.

Once you have been selected, SommFoundation will notify you via email or a phone call.

All applicants will be notified of their standing. Check the website for the current status of the notification process.

Please see our scholarships page for a full list of our programs. We offer both application-based and competition-based scholarships. Currently, we offer awards for all levels of the Court of Master Sommeliers, America’s exams (and the Advanced Course), The Master of Wine Exam, various online courses, webinar-based competitions as well as scholarships to support general education.

SommFoundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to benefit the public. All beverage professionals are welcome to apply, provided you meet the specific scholarship criteria.

All applications are posted on our website HERE. We also post opportunities on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Make sure to follow us there @sommfoundation. You will also see our opportunities posted on GuildSomm.com

No. SommFoundation opportunities are open to the public. All professionals are welcome to apply, provided you meet the specific scholarship criteria.

Each scholarship has a specific set of geographic requirements. Please see the individual application to determine your eligibility.

Our application-based scholarships are awarded based on need and merit. The one criteria that is always present is the desire to learn and in turn, carry that knowledge forward. Our competition scholarships are based on performance only.

Our Director of Scholarships, Ashley Hausman, MW, oversees the scholarship selection process.

SommFoundation encourages you to apply for all scholarships that you are eligible for.

SommFoundation will consider the most recently submitted application.

SommFoundation gives priority to applicants who have not received a scholarship in the last 24 months. However, this is a guideline and not a rule and we have made exceptions. Attendance on a trip in the last 3 years does not make you ineligible.

The SommFoundation Director of Scholarships goes through a thorough blind vetting process which typically takes 2-4 weeks.

Once you have been selected, SommFoundation will notify you via email or a phone call.

All applicants will be notified of their standing. Check the website for the current status of the notification process.

SommFoundation awards are to be used to offset the costs of your professional studies and exams.

Once you have been selected as a recipient, you will receive an email or call from SommFoundation confirming your contact information. Scholarship funds will be sent to you via mail (for domestic) and by wire for international recipients. The Rudd Scholarship is awarded at the event.

More information coming soon

More information coming soon