At the CIBD, we believe that students and apprentices need to be at the forefront of training and education exploring the role of science and technology in the success of the distilled spirits industry. To support this, we are pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries for individuals who wish to attend the 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference (4-7 May 2026) in Edinburgh.

CIBD Section Grants:
Apply to your section to sponsor your student ticket to attend WDSC2026.

How Do I Apply for a Grant?

To apply for a grant to attend the conference, simply fill in the application form (download here).

All information will be treated as Confidential until a formal proposal has been made when the grant will become auditable as part of the CIBD legal and charitable requirements.

This application form should be completed and returned to the CIBD secretary of the section the application is made to.

• Southern section: cibdsouthern@cibd.org.uk 
• Great Northern section: cibdgns@cibd.org.uk 
• Midland section: cibdmidlands@cibd.org.uk 
• Scottish section: cibdscottish@cibd.org.uk 
• Irish section: cibdirish@cibd.org.uk
• International Section CIBDInternational@cibd.org.uk
• Africa Section CIBDAfrica@cibd.org.uk
• APAC Section Jeff.Potter@cibd.org.uk

Worshipful Company of Distillers’ WDSC2026 Grant
If you are a distilling student at the CIBD or registered student at a university pursuing a relevant degree in distilling and want to attend the conference, please email events@cibd.org.uk with a short cover letter explaining your reasons for wanting to attend the WDSC2026 and your CV.

Deadline for all grant applications: Monday 12th January 2026

**Please note that the grant covers the cost of the ticket only; attendees are responsible for arranging and funding their own travel and accommodation.**