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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.<\/p>\n
The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA), partnered with Perron X Heritage Collection, are inviting students to apply for their bursary programme.\u00a0100 bursaries will be awarded for SASA\u2019s Introductory Sommelier Certification program<\/strong>. (Read about becoming a sommelier with SASA<\/a><\/i>).<\/p>\n The programme is specifically designed to provide aspiring young sommeliers with the basic tools and experience needed to succeed within the wine industry, as well as increase diversity within the South African wine market.<\/p>\n This initiative created by SASA and Perron X is essential to the growth of the South African wine industry, as the profession of sommeliers have often been associated with exclusivity and lack of diversity. SASSA and Peron X hopes to address this issue by allowing students from various backgrounds the opportunity to become aspiring sommeliers, thus not only representing various communities, but also introducing a new range of quality and service. The bursary will cover the total cost of the exam, and students will be selected based on academic ability, personal motivation, and financial circumstance.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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):<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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