Global Coffee Scholarship
--Different Countries--
How It Works
Register & Reflect
- Fun coffee-related questions needs.
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Submit a short story or video: “What does coffee culture mean to me?”
Learn & Connect
- Join live virtual workshops on:
- Ethiopian coffee culture
- Sustainability & fair trade
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Brewing techniques & storytelling
Travel to Ethiopia
- 7–10 day immersive trip
- Visit farms, cafés, co-ops, and youth programs
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Exchange ideas with local professionals
Share & Inspire
- Document your journey
- Become a Coffee Culture Ambassador
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Join our global alumni network
What Is the Global Coffee Scholarship?
- The Global Coffee Scholarship is an annual international program that brings together coffee enthusiasts, baristas, creatives, and changemakers from around the world for:
• A fully funded cultural journey to Ethiopia
• Immersive coffee farm visits, traditional brewing ceremonies, and sustainability workshops
• Hands-on experiences with local communities and producers
• Cross-cultural learning between Ethiopian youth and global coffee lovers
- Together, we honor the past, experience the present, and invest in the future of coffee.
🌱 Why Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia is the land of origins – where the legend of Kaldi and the dancing goats began, and where centuries-old coffee traditions still thrive today. From Yirgacheffe to Sidama, from jebena ceremonies to modern cafés, Ethiopia offers a unique and sacred journey through coffee heritage, diversity, and storytelling.
🙌 Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
• Coffee lovers of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Students, creatives, entrepreneurs, baristas, and sustainability advocates
• Individuals passionate about culture, education, and making global connections
There are two tracks:
1. 🌍 International Applicants – win a cultural scholarship to Ethiopia
2. Ethiopian Applicants – win an educational travel + cultural ambassador role
The Global Coffee Scholarship is an annual international program that brings together coffee enthusiasts, baristas, creatives, and changemakers from around the world.
Ethiopia is the land of origins – where the legend of Kaldi and the dancing goats began, and where centuries-old coffee traditions still thrive today. From Yirgacheffe to Sidama, from jebena ceremonies to modern cafés, Ethiopia offers a unique and sacred journey through coffee heritage, diversity, and storytelling.
We welcome applications from:
• Coffee lovers of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Students, creatives, entrepreneurs, baristas, and sustainability advocates
• Individuals passionate about culture, education, and making global connections
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about this program.