Scholarship

The Washington State Grape Society is proud to offer a scholarship to a deserving person who is engaged in a field of study relating to the growing and processing of grapes. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in any Washington State accredited institute of higher learning and is open for undergraduate and graduate students.

Previous Recipients

  • 1981 - Elizabeth Shaw
  • 1982 - Gregory Wichelm
  • 1983 - Jeffery Wells
  • 1984 - Kevin Corliss
  • 1985 & 1987 - Darrin Belton
  • 1988 - Flint Nelson
  • 1989 - John Lommers III
  • 1990 - Ryan Schilperoort
  • 1991-94 - Anne Turner
  • 1995 - Christopher Figgins
  • 1996 & 1997 - Russell Smithyman
  • 1998 - Jessica Shoemake
  • 1999 - Jessica Shoemake & Mercy Neumann
  • ​2001 - Jeffri Bohlscheid
  • ​2002 - Jorge Perez Peña
  • 2003 - Kristine Hagen
  • 2004 - Catherine Hinken
  • 2005 - Timothy Waters
  • 2006 - Marco Biondi & Suphasuk Pradubsuk
  • 2007 - Nicole Umiker
  • 2008 - Eileen Harbertson
  • 2009 - Geoffrey Hall
  • 2010 - Jesse Zuehlke
  • 2011 - Matt Haldorson
  • 2012 - Brian Bahder
  • 2013 & 2014 - Jensena Newhouse
  • 2015 - Jensena Newhouse​
  • 2016-  Carina Ocampo
  • 2017 - Lindsay Schilperoort
  • 2018 - Katherine East

Please donate to the WSGS Scholarship Fund
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 contact WSGS to make a donation.