We love supporting aspiring viticulturists and have established a fund to provide scholarships to be used by any graduating high school senior who resides within Santa Clara County and is planning to attend an accredited college or university, majoring in areas of viticulture, enology, agriculture, or agritourism.
Through this program, we seek to support the education component of their mission statement and encourage upcoming professionals to learn about the tradition and quality of grapes and wines from this historic region.
OVERVIEW
The Scholarship Program is administered under James Fahey, Vice President of the Board of Directors, and is responsible for:
• Ensuring the program is publicized through WSCV social media
• Ensures high schools are aware of the Scholarship and have applications on hand
• Ensures the website has the latest information on the Scholarships
• Collects and vets the applications as they arrive
• Heads a team of at least three full members of the WSCV to select the awardees
• Coordinates applicant interviews and presentations
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Awarded to high school seniors and recent graduates who are continuing their education in an institution of higher education within California, majoring in areas of viticulture, enology, agriculture, or agritourism.
There are two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded each year.
The application process begins on January 1st and concludes on April 15th of each year.