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Global Coffee Scholarship

--Different Countries--

How It Works

Register & Reflect
  • Fun coffee-related questions  needs. 
  • 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 
    • Brewing techniques & storytelling
 Travel to Ethiopia
  • 7–10 day immersive trip
  • Visit farms, cafés, co-ops, and youth programs 
  • Exchange ideas with local professionals
Share & Inspire
  • Document your journey
  • Become a Coffee Culture Ambassador 
  • Join our global alumni network

Your Coffee Quest Begins

Embark on a 4-level journey to become a Global Coffee Culture Ambassador!

Level 1: Registration

Answer fun coffee questions.

Level 2: Training

Join workshops on coffee culture.

Unlocked after Level 1
Level 3: Ethiopia

7–10 day cultural adventure!

Boss Level
Level 4: Legacy

Become a Coffee Ambassador.

Final Reward

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.