American Wine School is pleased to partner with the Glancy Wine Education Foundation to offer financial aid to qualified students. If you are a working or aspiring hospitality professional looking to use your wine education as a way of furthering your career, you may be a candidate for a Glancy Wine Education Foundation scholarship.
The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education in the hopes of increasing diversity, raising earning power, and growing the knowledge base of tomorrow’s wine professionals.
To apply for a scholarship, first determine the American Wine School course you wish to take, and then fill out a scholarship application on the Glancy Wine Education Foundation website where you will indicate the course, its start date, and its cost. Please do not use AI when making your application. Applications that have be created using AI are auto-deleted from the system. Scholarships, which cover between 50% and 100% of course costs (depending on financial need), are awarded monthly, so make sure to apply in advance of your course start date. For more information about how to apply, scholarship criteria, deadlines and more, please see the application form, or this handy FAQ.
Deborah O’Brien Women in Wine Scholarship
On Nov 13, 2025, the American Wine School launch the Deborah O’Brien Women in Wine Scholarship. The Women in Wine Scholarship was created in memory of Deborah O’Brien, who contributed to the wine community for many years through her passion as a sales representative and student of wine. Her curiosity, her love of life and its simple pleasures, led her to pursue a deep knowledge of the wine world. This scholarship is established to provide financial assistance for other women who share the same passion by assisting them in pursuing professional certifications and career advancement in the Wine Industry. This scholarship is managed by the Glancy Wine Education Foundation. To apply, fill out a scholarship application on the Glancy Wine Education Foundation website
