In partnership with Southern Smoke Foundation, The Roots Fund presents STEP (Study, Taste, Educate, Prosper). The program, which is co-owned by Southern Smoke and The Roots Fund, grants annual scholarship funding to support individuals of the BIPOC community seeking high-quality education as they prepare for certifications in all aspects of wine. Scholarships are awarded via the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). We’re proud to share that the Southern Smoke Foundation has granted The Roots Fund $80,000 to support this effort in 2021.
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
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-A person of color
-Actively seeking employment or education in the wine industry
-Must be a legal US resident, and currently reside in the US
-Have the intent to enroll in a certification program between October 6, 2021
-(attach proof of any level of certification you have already received)
-Must be 21 years of age, to utilize funds for a certification course
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Attach a current resume (it’s ok if you aren’t working in the wine industry)
Attach ALL required documention. Failure to do so will void your application
ABOUT OUR PARTNER
Created in 2015 by chef Chris Shepherd, Southern Smoke supports the food and beverage industry nationwide by distributing funds to workers in crisis, and by curating programs and partnering with organizations that represent the needs of those individuals. Since its founding, the 501c3 nonprofit established within the food and beverage industry has distributed more than $8.6 million to people in need across America. Simply put, they “take care of their own.”
