The Drinks Trust Bursary
Edinburgh College is an approved provider of The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine and spirits programme. WSET training provides best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s drinks professionals and enthusiasts. WSET qualifications are globally recognised as the international standard in wine, spirit and sake knowledge. They are designed for those just starting out in their careers, established professionals, and many enthusiasts with a passion for wines, spirits, and sake.
WSET Bursaries
WSET offers a bursary scheme which is designed to help potential students in the UK who would otherwise be unable to take a WSET qualification due to financial hardship. The Drinks Trust has been appointed to administer the WSET bursaries by offering free WSET courses through its Develop programme.
How To Apply
Please read the criteria and ensure you have all the required documents before you begin your application, as once you start the form, you will not be able to exit and return to it.
All classes are delivered in English, and the assessment requires your answers to be handwritten; therefore, a good level of written and spoken English is very beneficial.
Document Needed
- Your National Insurance Number
- Bank statements
- 300 words about why this course will help your career
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or over
- Must be a resident of the UK with an NI number
- Must have a UK bank account
- Must be able to provide up to 300 words about why this course will help their career
- No prior work experience is needed
As a guideline for approval, applicants must have either less than £2,000 in their current and savings bank accounts or earn less than £26,000 per annum. The assessment will be made on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration exceptions to the guideline. If you're in doubt about being eligible, please submit the application, and the Development Team will assess your case.
Once you have filled out the form, The Drinks Trust will contact you and Edinburgh College to say that you have been awarded the bursary. Edinburgh College will then be in touch to ask you to enrol on the course date you require. Edinburgh College has no control over who receives the bursary; they only facilitate the training. The bursary is paid directly to Edinburgh College.
For enquiries related to the WSET bursary, please email WSETBursary@drinkstrust.org.uk.
Apply for a WSET Bursary
To apply for the bursary, please ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria and have the correct documentation.
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For enquiries about the WSET courses delivered by Edinburgh College please contact us.