We believe education has the power to transform lives. Beyond delivering world-class drinks qualifications, we’re committed to making a difference through our social impact initiatives.These include scholarships and funded education programmes that support underrepresented communities and promote greater inclusivity within the drinks industry. By partnering with like-minded organisations around the world, we aim to help to build a more accessible, equitable and sustainable future.
Driving change through education: highlights from 2024/25.
Through bursaries and social impact projects.
Spanning EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
Across education, charity and industry sectors.
Our focus areas
We focus our efforts where they can make the greatest impact.
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Access and inclusion – Opening doors for underrepresented groups in the drinks industry
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Global partnerships – Collaborating with organisations worldwide to expand reach and impact
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Education funding – Providing scholarships and subsidised programmes
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Sustainability in education – Supporting a more resilient and responsible industry
Scholarships for women in India
Sonal Holland's Wine Academy empowers women with WSET scholarships and mentorship to build careers in the wine industry.
Read moreDeveloping wine talent in South Africa
Each year, 50 PYDA students receive funding to complete the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
Read moreWant to get involved?
We’re always open to new partnerships that help us widen access to drinks education. If your organisation is interested in collaborating, please get in touch at partnerships@wsetglobal.com.