Slow Food Negroni Week Fund: Education Scholarships 2025 – Applications Close May 4, 2025
The Slow Food Negroni Week Fund has officially launched its 2025 call for applications, offering a valuable opportunity for emerging professionals in the global hospitality industry. The initiative is specifically designed to support individuals with limited access to high-quality training, networking platforms, and educational resources—especially those aiming to deepen their understanding of sustainability within the beverage sector.
Application Deadline: May 4, 2025
Overview and Purpose
The scholarship program is tailored to address a consistent gap within the beverage and hospitality industries: the lack of accessible professional development opportunities for less-connected and underrepresented individuals. Many professionals in this field face financial, geographic, or structural barriers that limit their ability to attend international events or receive industry-standard training.
By investing in education and cross-cultural exposure, the scholarship aims to elevate participants’ careers while promoting the core principles of Slow Food: good, clean, and fair food and beverage for all. The program not only supports skill development but also fosters direct engagement with producers, cultivates a deeper understanding of beverage origins, and reinforces values like sustainability, equity, and social justice within the industry.
Scholarship Structure and Benefits
Applicants will join a curated cohort of 12 individuals per event, selected for their potential to grow professionally and act as sustainability ambassadors in their respective communities. Each award package includes:
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Full lodging during the selected event
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A $1,000 travel stipend
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Event registration fees
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Mentorship and connection with a Slow Food ambassador
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Participation in a Slow Food welcome dinner, designed to build community among scholarship recipients and hosts
Event Options for 2025–2026
Applicants will have the opportunity to attend one of the following high-profile hospitality and beverage-focused events:
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Tales of the Cocktail
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Dates: July 20–25, 2025
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Location: New Orleans, USA
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Terra Madre Americas
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Dates: September 26–28, 2025
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Location: Sacramento, USA
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Slow Wine Fair
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Dates: February 22–24, 2026
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Location: Bologna, Italy
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Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to individuals currently employed in the beverage industry, regardless of their geographic location. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in integrating Slow Food values into their professional practice.
The selection committee will give preference to:
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Candidates from underrepresented communities
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Individuals attending such events for the first time
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Applicants who show genuine enthusiasm for the principles of good, clean, and fair beverage
Application Process
Interested professionals must complete and submit the official application form before the deadline of May 4, 2025.
