2018 Young Leaders Summit

Online Application

SommCon® is a three-day educational conference that brings together industry professionals of all levels to discuss, develop, and lead the conversation on the business of wine. SommCon®’s education is built by industry leaders for trade professionals and serious enthusiasts who have a passion for wine and spirits and an unyielding quest for knowledge. Attendees learn and taste their way through seminars, panels, keynote sessions, and educational classes.

The Young Leaders Scholarship is open to young professionals under 30 who wish to receive scholarship by way of conference admission to this year’s SommCon®, where you will network with today’s greatest wine professionals and thought leaders. Grow your knowledge and develop your palate as you participate in tastings, panel discussions, and keynote presentations throughout the conference.

Applications for Washington D.C. will be accepted until April 27, 2018.

Applications for San Diego, CA will be accepted until August 24, 2018.

The scholarship award is not transferable. SommCon® expects feedback from scholarship winners about their achievements, experiences and future goals. You must be 21 years of age or older to apply for this scholarship.

All applicants are responsible for supplying contact information at the time the application is submitted for conference scheduling and booking. The Young Leaders Summit schedule has been preset to include conference seminars as well as specialty events built to create the best experience possible for your attendance.

This application must be completely filled out, along with a statement, resume, and letter of recommendation in order to be considered.

A scholarship panel will make the final selection and recipient will be notified via email. Additionally, please note that previous scholarship winners are not eligible to reapply.

Thank you and good luck!

Which SommCon are you requesting your scholarship for?

Washington, D.C. - July 22-24, 2018 San Diego, CA - November 14-16, 2018

Full Name *

First Name Last Name

Birthday (MM/DD/YYYY) *

E-mail *

Address *

Street Address
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City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number

Are you currently enrolled at an educational institution? *

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If you answered yes to the question above then please answer the following:

Name of educational institution

Expected date of completion

Major area of study

Are you currently employed? *

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If you answered yes to the question above then please answer the following:

Place of employment

Job title

What influenced you to pursue a career in the wine, culinary, or hospitality industry? *

What is your proudest accomplishment to this day? *

What do you hope to take away from SommCon® and how will this advance you in your future career? *

As a future leader in the wine, culinary, or hospitality industry, what area(s) do you consider necessary for future success in this competitive marketplace? *

Why do you believe you deserve to receive this scholarship? *

Should false information be provided as a part of the application process, SommCon has the right to terminate any scholarship awarded or request the repayment of the scholarship. Make sure that all information provided is stated accurately. All scholarship recipients, by entering your name below, acknowledge the accuracy of the information stated and agree that their name and photos of him or her may be used for the benefit of SommCon and its Young Leaders Summit program. *

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