German wine producer Reh Kendermann is to sponsor the Institute of Masters of Wine. First-year students can win a 1,500 scholarship by writing an essay related to German wine. The sponsorship was initiated by Alison Flemming MW, Kendermann's export director. The company's other export director, Liz Stich, and director of winemaking, Jrgen Hofmann, will be hosting lectures for MW students. Kendermann is also sponsoring a trip to Germany for qualified MWs from 4-8 October.