At CAPS Ontario, we strive to remove barriers to education with this scholarship opportunity and recognize that diverse students and members who reflect the communities we work and live withinin, will enrich the experiences of our overall community. As an equal opportunity organization, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including, but not limited to, racialized peoples/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled peoples/peoples with visible and non-visible disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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* 1. To be eligible for the $5,000 scholarship, you must be enrolled in the CAPS Certified Sommelier Program at George Brown College. Proof of registration and payment of program fees will be required prior to disbursement of scholarship funds.

Please confirm you understand and agree to these requirements.

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* 2. Confirm that you are 19 years of age or older.

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* 3. Select which group(s) you best identify with:

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* 4. Please list any professional wine qualifications you have already achieved.

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* 5. Do you currently work in the food & beverage industry?

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* 6. How long have you been working in the food & beverage industry?

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* 7. Please describe your current role in the food & beverage industry.

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* 8. Why are you interested in working in the wine industry? Please describe any motivating factors (i.e. “aha moments”) or inspirations (in 300 words or less).

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* 9. What would you say are your skills/assets as a member of the wine industry? (in 300 words or less)

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* 10. Please describe any barriers or challenge you feel you are facing in pursuing a career in the wine industry? (in 300 words or less).

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* 11. Please describe how obtaining a Sommelier Certification will help grow your career in the wine industry (in 300 words or less).

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* 12. To what extent would the availability of funding influence your decision to participate in this program?

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