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Botner-Nicholson Scholarship

The Botner-Nicholson Scholarship is awarded annually a candidate to pursue advanced studies in the areas of viticulture, viniculture, the marketing and distribution of wine products or the harmonization of food and wine.

In 2001, the NCSG established one (1) annual scholarship of $1000 to be awarded to a candidate to pursuit advanced studies in the areas of viticulture, viniculture, the marketing and distribution of wine products or the harmonization of food and wine. That same year, the NCSG renamed the scholarship to reflect the efforts of two of its founding Directors, Michael Botner and J.Philip Nicholson.

The annual deadline for submission of an application (with all required supporting material) for the NCSG Scholarship is April 30 of each year. The NCSG reserves the right to make no award or make multiple awards.
Botner-Nicholson Scholarship Criteria

Candidates for the Botner-Nicholson Scholarship must:

have demonstrated a commitment to apply their knowledge in the wine industry;
be recognized by their professional mentors or peers as having outstanding potential to make a significant professional contribution to the wine industry; and
be a person whose permanent residence is in the National Capital Region.

The successful applicant is encouraged, but not required, to give a public lecture, seminar or presentation at an appropriate venue in the National Capital Region within twelve months of their scholarship award. At this time, the contribution of The NCSG should be recognized.

Application Form (PDF file)

Completed applications with all supporting material should be submitted on or by April 30 to:

The National Capital Sommelier Guild
Suite 130
99 Fifth Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5P5

OR via Electronic mail at

The NCSG makes the announcement and award of the Botner-Nicholson Scholarship in June of each year at its Annual General Meeting. All candidates will be notified in advance by mail. The decision of The NCSG Board of Directors is final and is not subject to appeal.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 January 2008 )

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