Dom Pérignon, the renowned Champagne House known for producing only the best vintage expressions of Grand Cru sites across multiple stages of ‘Plenitude’, is proud to announce the creation of a brand new Golden Vines® Scholarship in partnership with Liquid Icons.
The winner of the Dom Pérignon Golden Vines® MW Scholarship will undertake a 2-day intensive educational immersion at Dom Pérignon on 28th-29th April 2026, learning alongside the winemaking team. The Scholarship winner will acquire an in-depth, first-hand and thus valuable understanding and knowledge of Dom Pérignon, Champagne and the fine and luxury wine sector in general.
The winner will also receive £25,000 in funding to support their Master of Wine (MW) qualification, widely regarded as the pinnacle of wine education.
NB: Candidates need to have intermediate French conversational capability, and therefore French language lessons may be required before joining.
The Dom Pérignon Golden Vines® Immersion
The Scholar will learn alongside the renowned winemaking team of Dom Pérignon on 28th - 29th April 2026. They will acquire an in-depth, first-hand and thus valuable understanding and knowledge of Dom Pérignon, Champagne and the fine and luxury wine sector in general.
Who can apply?
One of the aims of the Dom Pérignon Golden Vines® MW Scholarship is to support and further inclusion and accessibility in the wine industry. We welcome applications from individuals coming from a wide range of communities, including but not limited to those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and individuals affected by conflict. We will ask candidates to explain in their own words what winning this scholarship will mean to them and enable them to achieve. The Dom Pérignon Scholar may already be enrolled on the MW course, or may not yet have started the course. If they fall into the latter category, then they need to be able to show and confirm that they meet the requirements set out for application to the relevant programme:
Masters of Wine – click here
Who will award the Scholarships?
The Judging Panel for the Dom Pérignon Scholarship (hereafter ‘the Judges’) are:
Vincent Chaperon, Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon
Romané Basset, Co-Founding Trustee of the Gérard Basset Foundation
Maxime Balay, International Business Director of Dom Pérignon
Camille Arnaud, International Events Project Manager of Dom Pérignon
How do I apply?
Please apply by completing the Dom Pérignon MW Scholarship Application Form here >>
Along with the application form, applicants need to submit a signed letter of reference and recommendation provided by a senior wine (or spirits) trade professional. The letter of reference and recommendation should detail why the referee thinks the applicant should be awarded the Dom Pérignon MW Scholarship.
What is the deadline for applications for 2026?
Midnight GMT on Sunday 25th January, 2026
What is the process after I apply within the deadline?
Between 26th January and 6th February the Judges will review your applications and you may be invited to be interviewed. You will then find out by 16th February whether you have been awarded the Scholarship or not.
What criteria do the Judges apply in awarding the Dom Pérignon Scholarship?
Assuming the applicant satisfies the requirements for the MW (as detailed via the links above), then the Judges will award the Dom Pérignon Scholarship on the basis of:
Ability
Likelihood of successfully completing the MW
Candidates potential contribution to promoting accessibility, excellence, interaction and learning in the global wine community, as well as the applicant’s interest level and time availability to participate in the MW programme and the immersion at Dom Pérignon
Financial needs
If an applicant wants to speak to us before making their application for the Dom Pérignon Scholarship, who should they speak with?
Please email: enquiries@gerardbassetfoundation.org detailing your name and contact phone number and we will give you a call within 48 hours of receipt.