About the Scholarship
The Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission firmly believes that the continued growth of the Idaho wine and cider industry is dependent upon the fostering of educational opportunities for industry members. The IWC provides numerous educational seminars throughout the year related to vineyard and winery topics and recognizes these seminars often motivate members to further explore education on their own accord. Industry stakeholders donate to the scholarship fund in an effort to encourage industry members to further their education and commitment to the Idaho wine and cider industry. The IWC Board of Directors reviews each application thoroughly and recipients are notified of their application status by the IWC team.
What programs does the scholarship cover?
The Idaho Wine and Cider Education Scholarship may be used to further the recipient’s education in viticulture, enology, wine knowledge and theory, from programs including, but not limited to the following:
Washington State University viticulture/enology certificate programs
Walla Walla Community College viticulture/enology
UC Davis continuing education and certificate programs
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certifications
Court of Master Sommeliers certifications
If there is a program that is not on this list that you would like to be considered for scholarship funds for, please email Juls Germain
Who’s Eligible?
Industry members who are employed at / own a winery, vineyard or cidery. The winery, vineyard or cidery must have paid their yearly assessment dues in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
Scholarship Amount
Each recipient will receive up to $500 towards their educational endeavor.
Requirements for Reimbursement
Upon notification of a scholarship award, the recipient shall provide proof of payment for their course or certification program. Once received and approved, a reimbursement check will be sent to the recipient.
Recipients will be required to submit a final summary of their experience upon completion of their course of certification program. Summaries can be emailed to Juls Germain
Questions?
Contact Juls Germain