Are you a chef? Farmer? Winemaker? Front of house worker? Producer? Anything in between?

Each year we send one worthy applicant on a trip of a lifetime to learn from the best in the world.

Applications for the 2016 scholarship are open until 22 April

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

Our scholarship is open to any area of the food and wine industry – from the paddock to the table – the scholarship includes an exclusive mentorship and international work experience, flights, accommodation, spending money and more.

If you’re passionate about learning new skills, this could be the career injection you've only dreamt about!

Open to any Australian residents aged 22 - 35 working in hospitality. 

THE PRIZE

The scholarship is an unbeatable chance to learn from international and local visionaries in the hospitality industry.

a. Development program which could include a money can’t buy mentorship experience with a Melbourne Food and Wine Legend

b. A Melbourne Food and Wine Festival experience with exclusive tickets to selected events to the maximum value of $500

c. Exclusive invitation to invite to the Legends Announcement and Chef Jam during the Festival, with a speaking opportunity at the events

d. Runners-up prizes

e. All finalists will receive a trip to Melbourne for the Scholarship Announcement event 

HOW DO I APPLY?

All you need to do is complete the application form, filling in detailed answers to every question and then send your CV to scholarship@foodfest.com.au, before 22 April

APPLY NOW

Watch last year's scholarship recipient talk about the opportunities he's had over the past year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eud3vOk_24w