Applelotter Scholarship 2025

Scholarship Application Form – WSET Level 2 in Wines 2025

During a recent visit to South Africa, two wine loving Australians were hugely impressed with the enthusiasm of young people working in the wine service industry. Appreciating the challenges faced by many, they  decided to establish a Scholarship to assist with wine education, providing opportunities that otherwise would not have been available.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is a challenging but rewarding qualification and thanks to their generosity, the Applelotter Scholarship is pleased to cover the full cost of the WSET Level 2 in Wine course in November 2025 in Stellenbosch.
Requirements:
  • You have passed WSET Level 1 in Wines or hold an equivalent qualification.
  • You are from an historically disadvantaged community.
  • You are committed to attend all lectures and the examination (dates below) in Stellenbosch.
  • You are motivated to make a difference in the wine industry in Africa.

Please note the following before you make your application:
If you need to retake the exam there will be additional charges.This scholarship cannot be combined with any other bursaries.Travel or accommodation are not included.

Course Details
Course Dates: Monday 24 + Tuesday 25 November 2025
Course Times: 08h00 – 17h00
Exam Date: Monday 08 December 2025
Venue: Klein Joostenberg near Stellenbosch

Course Dates: At Klein Joostenberg near Stellenbosch
Monday 24 + Tuesday 25 November 2025 (exam 08 Dec 2025)

Event
Day
DATE
Day 1
Wednesday
04 Sep 2024
Day 2
Wednesday
11 Sep 2024
Day 3
Wednesday
18 Sep 2024
Day 4
Wednesday
25 Sep 2024
Day 5
Wednesday
02 Oct 2024
Revision
Wednesday
16 Oct 2024
Exams
Wednesday
30 Oct 2024

How to apply:
If you meet the criteria above and would like to apply, please download and return the Bursary Application form, linked below, to bursary@thewinecentre.co.za

Deadline for submission is Tuesday 30 September 2025.