Overview
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley (WSCV), desiring to support aspiring viticulturalists from Santa Clara County, 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 an agricultural related field, preferably with an emphasis in viticulture or enology. Through this program the WSCV seeks 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.
The Scholarship Program is administered under Chantelle Mace, 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
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.