Canada Chapter Scholarships

Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities & Deadlines

  • WSET Level 2 Certification: Deadline October 15, 2026
  • Lighter Format Book Packs: Deadline September 30, 2026


1. WSET Level 2 Certification

  • Seats Available: 2 seats total

    • Seat 1: Level 2 Beer;

    • Seat 2: Choice of Level 2 Beer, Wine, or Spirits)

  • Value: $599 USD each

  • Format: Online / On-Demand (Requires ~28 study hours over 4–5 weeks)

  • Completion Request: Finish by December 31, 2026

  • Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

Gain a globally recognized credential through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Each scholarship covers full course tuition, online study materials, videos, and exam fees for certification.

  • Bonus Funding: Pink Boots Canada will provide supplementary funds to help cover required tasting samples.


2. Level One Book Packs (Cider & Wine)

  • Seats Available: 2 Seats Total (1 for Cider, 1 for Wine)

  • Format: Self-paced reading & interactive tasting kit

  • Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Designed for a lightweight learning experience, these book packs combine essential reading with practical tools to guide your tasting journey.

Package Included Books Practical Tasting Elements Value
Know Your Pour: Cider 101

• The New Cidermaker's Handbook (Claude Jolicoeur)


• Ciderology (Gabe Cook)


• Cider Paired and Plated (Jennie Dorsey)

• Cider Pressing Log


• 33 Mugs of Cider Tasting Journal


• Cider Tasting Flight Deck

$160 CAD
Crush It Like a Pro: Wine 101

• Wine Folly: The Essential Guide (Madeline Puckette)


• The 24-Hour Wine Expert (Jancis Robertson)


• Wine Witch on Fire (Natalie MacLean)

• 33 Bottles of Wine Tasting Journal


• The Wine Lover's Card Deck


• Wine Tasting Flight Deck

$150 CAD