SASA Perron X Bursary South Africa 2023
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At a glance
Summary
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is a major front-runner in the food and beverage industry of South Africa. The association was first established in 2010 when a group of aspiring individuals had the common goal of uplifting and promoting the service of wine within the country. SASA is a non-profit organization, aimed at aiding service industry professionals and providing internationally recognised Sommelier qualifications to its various members. SASA also orchestrates competitions in alternating years, aiming to find the best young and new Sommelier. SASA is a proud member of the ASI (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale) which is a globally recognised Sommelier body. With the aid of ASI, SASA is able to communicate with associates from various countries and act as an official representation of its prestigious membership within South Africa. The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA), partnered with Perron X Heritage Collection, are inviting students to apply for their bursary programme.100 bursaries will be awarded for SASA’s Introductory Sommelier Certification program. (Read about becoming a sommelier with SASA).
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Funding details
The bursary will cover the total cost of the exam, and students will be selected based on academic ability, personal motivation, and financial circumstance. Successful candidates who have been chosen for the sponsored certificate will have their name published and used in Media, and will be required to submit a paragraph explaining the value the scholarship award has had on their academic goals. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SASA and Perron X Bursary.
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Eligibility criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be over 18 years oldYou must be passionate about wineYou must be eager and willing to pursue a career within the wine industryYou must consent to your name being published by SASA and Perron X in the mediaYou must be in financial need (preferable)You must demonstrate strong academic abilityYou must have internet access
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:SASA Perron X Bursary Application Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SASA Perron X Bursary. Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Letter of recommendation (this must be from an Establishment official that you have mentioned as part of your experience OR from a friend/ community leader/ family member stating why they believe you should be chosen for this award)Answers to 7 questions (this must be completed after watching the videos on the Vin de Classique Youtube channel- the link to these videos can be found on the application form)
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