Sake School of America Scholarship Program
Sake School of America understands that many prospective or continuing students have circumstances that may make starting or continuing their sake and shochu education difficult. Our scholarship program was put in place to provide an opportunity for those students to achieve the certifications they need to assist them in their current and future endeavors. It gives us great joy to support our students in their careers.
Scholarship Recipients
Adviser Scholarship—————————
| Cycle | Recipient Name | Recipient Location |
| 1 | Christopher Sachs | South Bound Brook, NJ |
| 1 | Oscar Montes Iga | Austin, TX |
| 2 | Cameron McGuire | Dallas, TX |
| 2 | John R. Hernandez | Austin, TX |
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Kikisake-shi Scholarship—————————
| Cycle | Recipient Name | Recipient Location |
| 1 | Laura Algieri | Holbrook, NY |
| 1 | Shauntaye Merritt-Williams | New Orleans, LA |
| 2 | Hiroko Charles | Quincy, MA |
| 2 | Nathan Eaton | Brooklyn, NY |
Adviser Scholarship
The Adviser Scholarship selects recipients three times per year. Each application cycle will yield eight scholarship recipients, totaling 24 recipients per year.
Please note that the Adviser Scholarship application cycles are subject to change. The dates given in this section are for reference only.
Cycle 1: January – April (2 recipients announced May)
Cycle 2: May – August (2 recipients announced September)
Cycle 3: September – December (2 recipients announced January)
Scholarship Award& Recipient Requirements The Adviser Scholarship only applies to the Sake Adviser or Shochu Adviser courses held by Sake School of America. The cost of one course, which includes access to the class(es), textbook, samples, and the exam will be covered in full. The Adviser Scholarship does not cover any travel or lodging expenses. Adviser Scholarship recipients are required to take a Sake Adviser or Shochu Adviser course within six months of receiving the scholarship. Recipients who fail to do so will have their scholarship revoked. Adviser Scholarship recipients must also submit a photo of themself with their certification, upon successful completion of the exam and receipt of the certificate, to Sake School of America. Sake School of America may use Adviser Scholarship recipients’ first name, last name, city, and state for marketing purposes related to the scholarship. [Cycle 3] Currently accepting applicants until December 31st, 2024, 5pm PST. Applications require a completed application form (linked below) and an email to info@sakeschoolofamerica.com with your resume and essay attached. The Kikisake-shi Scholarship selects recipients twice per year. Each application cycle will yield two scholarship recipients, totaling four recipients per year. Please note that the Kikisake-shi Scholarship application cycles are subject to change. The dates given in this section are for reference only. The Kikisake-shi Scholarship only applies to the International Kikisake-shi Course & Exam held by Sake School of America. The cost of one course, which includes access to the class(es), textbook, samples, and the exam will be covered in full. The Kikisake-shi Scholarship does not cover any travel or lodging expenses. Kikisake-shi Scholarship recipients are required to take an International Kikisake-shi course within one year of receiving the scholarship. Recipients who fail to do so will have their scholarship revoked. Kikisake-shi Scholarship recipients must also submit a photo of themself with their certification, upon successful completion of the exam and receipt of the certificate, to Sake School of America. Sake School of America may use Kikisake-shi Scholarship recipients’ first name, last name, city, and state for marketing purposes related to the scholarship. Applications require a completed application form (linked below) and an email with your resume and essay attached. Click here for more information
Eligibility Requirements
Application & Deadline
Scholarship Recipients will be announced about two weeks after applications close. Recipients will be announced at the top of this page.
Kikisake-shi Scholarship
Cycle 1: January – March (2 recipients announced March/April)
Cycle 2: June – August (2 recipients announced August/September)Click here for more information
Scholarship Award & Recipient Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Application & Deadline
[Cycle 2] Will be accepting applicants starting May 1st until August 9th, 2024, 5pm PST.
Scholarship Recipients will be announced about two weeks after applications close. Recipients will be announced at the top of this page.
