Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for Tales of the Cocktail 2026. 

The 2026 submission period is October 2-15, 2025. 

Applications are due by October 15, 2025!

Recipients of the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail Scholarship will be notified in March 2025.

To learn more, click here.

Scholarship recipients will receive:

• VIP Week-Long Seminar & Tasting pass to Tales of the Cocktail 2026
• Complimentary hotel room at the TOTC host hotel
• Key networking opportunities with industry leaders
• A flight stipend

You can submit your proposal through our open portal from October 2 until 11:59 PM CST on October 15, 2026.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants are required to be 21+ years of age by July 19, 2026. Tales of the Cocktail will take place July 19-24,2026.
• U.S.-based and international applicants are welcome to apply, and there is no
  restriction on location.
• Visa Invitation Letters will be provided for international recipients; visas are not
  guaranteed
• Application is open to those currently working in the service industry, including
  Bartenders, FOH, BOH, Managers, Production, and Nonprofits that support the
  F&B industry.

The 2026 Scholarship application is designed with the intention to be inclusive to a variety of global voices. If English is not your first language and/or you feel more comfortable, you may submit a description of your application in video format. Please reach out to grants@talesofthecocktail.org if you would like to pursue this option.