The Robert Qualls Scholarship Fund—established by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and WSWA Educational Foundation—honors the legacy of Robert Qualls, a respected hospitality and spirits industry veteran. Each year, the fund awards four $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing studies in hospitality.
Application Details
- Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open!
- Winners will be announced in September 2025. All applicants will be notified via email.
Who’s Eligible?
Applicants must be pursuing a certificate or degree in hospitality and meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a child of a parent working for an alcohol producer, wholesaler, or retailer (on- or off-premise) or
- Be a current or former employee of an alcohol producer, wholesaler, or retailer (on- or off-premise).
Students pursuing studies in hospitality may be enrolled full-time or part-time in:
- A year-long, full-time hospitality certificate program;
- An associate’s degree;
- An undergraduate degree or
- A graduate degree.
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