Scholarships
The Washington State Grape Society is proud to offer a scholarship to a deserving young person who plans to attend college 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 the application. 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 13 scholarship 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.
2012 Brian Bader
2011 Matt Haldorson
2010 Jesse Zuehlke
2009 Geoffrey Hall
2008 Eileen Harbertson
2007 Nicole Umiker
2006 Suphasuk Pradupsuk 2006 Marco Biondi
2005 Timothy Waters
2004 Catherine Hinken
2003 Kristine Hagen
2002 Jorge Perez Pena
2001 Jeffri Bohlscheid
2000 No Scholarship Award
1999 Mercy Neumann
1998-1999 Jessica Shoemaker
1996-1997 Russell Smithyman
1995 Chris Figgins
1991-1994 Anne Turner
1990 Ryan Schilperoort
1989 John Lommers III
1988 Flint Nelson
1985 & 1987 Darrin Belton
1984 Kevin Corliss
1983 Jeffrey Wells
1982 Gregory Wichelm
1981 Elizabeth Shaw
