Bursary Application Form – WSET Level 3 in Wines 2025
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is one of the most challenging but rewarding qualifications in wine and the IWEC is proud to be able to facilitate learning for what we hope will be the new leaders in the South African wine industry. Thanks to the Gérard Basset Foundation we are delighted to offer bursaries for deserving candidates.
Requirements:
- You have passed WSET Level 2 in Wines with a Merit or Distinction grade.
- You are currently employed in the wine/hospitality/tourism industries.
- You are from an historically disadvantaged community.
- You can commit financially by covering the balance of the course cost of R5,900 (due no later than 30 June 2025).
- You are committed to attend all lectures and exams (dates below) held at either Johannesburg or 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 bursary cannot be combined with any other bursaries.
You can choose to use the bursary for just one of listed course dates below:
In Johannesburg
16+17+23+24+30+31 July 2025 (exam 16 Aug 2025)
07+08+14+15+21+22 Oct 2025 (exam 08 Nov 2025)
In Stellenbosch
18+25 Sep + 02+09+16 Oct 2025 (exam 30 Oct 2025)
29 Oct + 05+12+19+26 Nov 2025 (exam 10 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
Applications close 30 April 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed with successful students notified by Friday 16 May 2025.