Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship

Who’s Eligible?

The scholarship is geared toward individuals seeking skills that will allow them to advance above entry-level positions in viticulture and enology.

• • Current vineyard or winery employees with entry-level positions or positions where the employee does not supervise other employees

 

• The spouses/partners and children of individuals who are current employees of a vineyard or a winery in entry level positions or positions where the employee does not supervise other employees

Award Amount:

$6,000-$10,000 per year

All Applicants Must:

• Be planning to enroll in courses during the fall term 2023 toward the completion of a certificate or associate degree in viticulture or enology

• Attend Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Allan Hancock College, Cuesta College, Walla Walla Community College or Umpqua Community College

• Provide proof of current employment for themselves, their spouse or their parent at a winery, vineyard or vineyard management company (Download a PDF of the requirements for the proof of employment letter)

• Be in good academic standing with the school attended most recently

• Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5

• Demonstrate financial need

• Be planning to attend classes full or part-time

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application

• Four short essays (no more than 250 words) in response to the following questions:

1. Why have you chosen to pursue a certificate or associate degree in viticulture and/or enology?

2. What experience have you had working in the wine or grape growing industry? What drew you to pursue a career in viticulture and/or enology?

3. What are your career aspirations? What do you hope to be doing in five years?

4. What would this scholarship award mean to you?

• A copy of your most recent unofficial transcript

• A copy of the page from your FAFSA Student Aid Report or California Dream Act Student Aid Report showing your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)- if applicable

• One letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor, counselor, school administrator, employer or supervisor

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Contact Us

For questions regarding scholarships, contact Ellen Drayton or Lupe Reyes at (707) 254-9565 or scholarships@napavalleycf.org

Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda en español sobre las becas, llame a Lupe Reyes al número (707) 254-9565 o mándenos un correo electrónico a scholarships@napavalleycf.org