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ANNOUNCEMENT

10.07.2026

ANNOUNCEMENT

Apply for a UN Tourism Scholarship in Gastronomy Tourism!
The UN Tourism is offering 4 fully funded scholarships for the live online "Gastronomy Tourism Experience Design" programme delivered by the Basque Culinary Center (BCC, Spain) (2 scholarships in English and 2 in Spanish), each valued at €2,930.
The scholarship is open to students interested in tourism, gastronomy, hospitality, and sustainable destination development.
📝 Application process:
1️⃣ Step 1 – Online Registration: 🔗Open
🔵 Complete the application form;
🔵 Upload your passport or ID;
🔵 Receive a confirmation email with further instructions.

2️⃣ Step 2 – Submit Your Application
📄 Upload your CV;
📹 Record a 2-minute video (in English or Spanish, depending on the selected course) introducing yourself and explaining:
🔵 your country and its tourism & gastronomy potential;
🔵 your interest in gastronomy;
🔵 your future goals;
🔵 how you will contribute to the development of gastronomy tourism in your country;
🔵 how gastronomy tourism can support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
📼 The video must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo, and the link included in your application.

Program details:
🔵 Professional orientation course 100% online format
🔵 Dates: October 28, 2026 - March 19, 2027
🔵 Format: 100% online, weekly live classes in English Course on every Thursdays from 16:00 pm to 17:30 pm (CEST)
🔵 Language: English / Spanish
🔵 Certification: Issued by Basque Culinary Center’s Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences

More information:
in English
🇪🇸 Español

This is an excellent opportunity to gain international expertise from one of the world's leading institutions in gastronomy tourism.
Apply now and take your first step toward becoming a future leader in gastronomy tourism!