Scholarships

The Washington State Grape Society is proud to offer a scholarship to a deserving young person who plans to attend Washington State University and engage in a field of study relating to the growing of grapes. This scholarship is targeted towards graduate students, but undergraduate students may also apply.

To apply for a scholarship you will need to complete all forms. Click here to go to SCHOLARSHIP FORM.  The completed Personal Information Sheet will need to be returned to the Washington State Grape Society, along with a Letter of Application, as outlined in the guidelines. Three letters of recommendation or completed and confidential reports on applicant forms must also be submitted.  Please gather ALL required paperwork and mail to the Grape Society Office in one envelope.  College transcripts can take weeks to obtain, please allow enough time to include in your application packet.  Mailing on or before the deadline is critical.  Applications postmarked after the April 15th deadline will not be accepted.

A decision will be made by the scholarship trustees and the award will be announced at our Annual Meeting held in November.

If you have any questions or comments, we would encourage you to call (509) 786-7888 or e-mail WSGS.

WSGS Memorial Scholarship Award

Every year, the Washington State Grape Society offers a scholarship to a deserving person who plans to engage in a field of study relating to the growing of grapes. This scholarship is targeted towards graduate students, but undergraduate students may also apply. The deadline for receiving applications is April 15th. Apply by downloading the application from our website or contacting your professor in the viticulture/enology program.

WSGS Memorial Scholarship Award

What is the Washington State Grape Society Memorial Scholarship?
This is a Living memorial honoring individuals who have contributed to the development and success of this state’s grape industry.  Donations are solicited to aid in the training of persons who are interested in improving our knowledge of grape growing and to help provide future leaders for the industry. The scholarship is made possible by gifts given to the Washington State Grape Society.

Please call (509)786-7888 or email the WSGS office to make a donation.

                  1981  Elizabeth Shaw

1982  Gregory Wichelm

1983  Jeffrey Wells

                 1984  Kevin Corliss

        1985 & 1987  Darrin Belton

                 1988  Flint Nelson

                 1989  John Lommers III

                 1990  Ryan Schilperoort

          1991-1994  Anne Turner

                 1995  Chris Figgins

          1996-1997  Russell Smithyman

          1998-1999  Jessica Shoemaker

                 1999  Mercy Neumann

                 2000  No Scholarship

                 2001  Jeffri Bohlscheid

                 2002  Jorge Perez Pena

                 2003  Kristine Hagen

                 2004  Catherine Hinken

                 2005  Timothy Waters

                 2006  Marco Biondi

                 2006  Suphasuk Pradupsuk

                 2007  Nicole Umiker

                 2008  Eileen Harbertson

                 2009  Geoffrey Hall