Calling bartenders from all over the world, get your passports ready!
The 50 Best Bars is launching its 2026 Scholarship Programme for emerging bartenders. Now accepting applications, the program will award one bartender the chance to complete all-expenses-paid internships at two of theworld's top-ranked bars: Line in Athens, Greece, and Tres Monos in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Applications are now open via their website until May 27, 2026 at 12 NN (BST). Bartendersworldwide who are over 21 years old and have less than three full years of experience in the hospitality industry.
The winner will receive travel and accommodation for both placements, as well as £1,000 for each stage of the scholarship's judging process.
First launched in 2022, the 50 Best Bars Scholarship was created to support rising talent in the global bar industry. Previous winners Drew Fleming, Apoorva Kohli, and Calliope Draper have gone on to gain experience in leading cocktail cities, such as New York, London, Cartagena, and Tokyo.
Line is ranked No. 8 on The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 list, and Tres Monos is ranked No. 10. The placements are scheduled to take place in early 2027.
There are three rounds in the selection process. First, applicants must answer short questions about bartending skills, issues faced by the bartending world, and their inspiration. They will also need to submit a 30-second video introducing themselves to the judges.
From there, 50 Best will select 25 shortlisted applicants who will be informed in June 2026. Each will be asked to create a signature cocktail that reflects their identity and career journey. The drinks will be judged by senior members of the 50 Best team, along with representatives from Line and Tres Monos.
Five applicants will then move on to the interview stage. From that group, three finalists will be chosen and flown to this year's edition of The World's 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, where the scholarship winner will be announced live on stage.
For ambitious bartenders still early in their careers, you never know if this is your big break. Mix up a drink, get some liquid courage, and apply!
For more information and updates, follow 50 Best Bars on Instagram or check out their website.
