TOTC Scholarship
Apply to Be a Tales Scholar
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for Tales of the Cocktail 2026. Applications for this year’s opportunity are due on Oct. 15, 2025.
Scholarship recipients will be awarded a bespoke trip to Tales of the Cocktail 2026. The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Scholarship will include career mentorship and a custom itinerary of seminars, events, workshops, and meetings to bolster education and skill-building. Topics will include Business of Bars, Bar Community, Technique and Tools, and Future-Planning.
Scholarship Includes:
- VIP Seminar & Tasting Week Pass to Tales of the Cocktail July 20-25, 2025
- Complimentary hotel room at the TOTC host hotel
- Flight stipend
- Key networking opportunities with industry leaders
Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicants are required to be 21+ years of age by July 19, 2026. Tales of the Cocktail will take place July 19-24,2026.
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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
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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.
Reach out at grants@talesofthecocktail.org for questions.
2026 Scholarship Dates & Deadlines
TOTCF Scholarship Application Opens - October 2, 2025
TOTCF Scholarship Application Closes - October 15, 2025
Scholarship Recipients Notified - March 2026
Tales of the Cocktail 2026 - July 19-24, 2026
Scholarship Program FAQ
Thank you for your interest in submitting a scholarship application for the Tales of the Cocktail® 2026 Scholarship. Please read the frequently asked questions BEFORE submitting your application.
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Meet the Past Tales Scholars!
- Stacie Bostic
- Everett Clark
- Kailonn Cooksey
- Gerad Guhde
- Ana Holovko
- Stephanie Sachi Matsumura
- Henry Ottrix
- Jeanette Perez
- Stefany Wargono
Thank You to the Tales Scholar Partners