Empowering rising hospitality talent in China

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø China Bursary Fund opened doors for a group of determined young students at the (SIT). Through this collaboration, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provided fully funded scholarships to 19 students aged 18-20 years. This support offered them not just knowledge and confidence, but a globally recognised foundation for their future careers in the hospitality industry.

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Shanghai, one of ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s most important global markets and home to a thriving community of students and educators.

Shanghai Institute of tourism logo

The Shanghai Institute of Tourism, ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s collaborator in delivering bursary-funded wine education to students.

"This training has given me an in-depth understanding of wine culture and tasting techniques, building a solid foundation of knowledge.â€

- Zihao Liu, Hospitality Management major (Distinction, Level 1)

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The Purpose

The bursary fund was created to support students who had the passion and potential to succeed but lacked the financial means to pursue professional wine and hospitality education. By offering ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Wines, the initiative aimed to empower these students with globally recognised qualifications, helping them build skills, boost employability, and unlock new career opportunities.

The structured programme delivered by two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø course providers, Grapea and Stephen Wines ¾±²Ô³¦±ô³Ü»å±ð»å:ÌýÌý

  • Student selection based on academic performance and financial barriers, ensuring support reached those who needed it most.Ìý
Bursary graduates

Students at the Shanghai Institute of Tourism receiving their ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø certificates.

Bursary students tasting wine in Shanghai

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø wine education in action.

“ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides a systematic and comprehensive learning experience for both wine students and professionals.â€

– Yuanyuan Jin, Wine major (Distinction, Level 2)

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Outcomes & impact

Beyond exam results, the transformation was personal. Students reported feeling more confident, inspired and better prepared for the future. For many, it was their first experience of structured international training - and it sparked a new sense of ambition.

  • Of the 19 students, 15 were trained in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Level 1 Award in Wines and 4 in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Level 2 Award in Wines
  • Students reported a 100% satisfaction rate with the course and instructors
  • 94% said the course will benefit their studies and future careers
A classroom of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students in Shanghai