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Scholarship

The Washington State Grape Society is proud to offer one $1,500.00 scholarship to a deserving graduate student and one $1,500.00 scholarship to a deserving undergraduate student, who are engaged in a field of study relating to the growing and processing of grapes. These scholarships are open to students enrolled in any Washington State accredited institute of higher learning as of Fall 2020.  
 
2020 Scholarship Application

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
  • 2019- Kaitlin Hadaway

Please donate to the WSGS Scholarship Fund

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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.
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Our Mission

The mission of the Washington State Grape Society is to promote overall advancement of the grape industry in Washington State. Its duties include collecting and distributing valuable data and information to our members and stimulating the grape interest in the state. WSGS also serves our members by protecting their legislative interests. Members are growers and industry personnel who have an interest in and lend their assistance to promoting the organization’s purpose.

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