Scholarship

Where Genius Grows Scholarship Program

Where Genius Grows Scholarship Fund was implemented by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association (LVWA) to benefit individuals that are seeking a career in viticulture, wine industry hospitality, and enology. The LVWA will be awarding four (4) scholarships of $5,000 towards a degree in the certified area.

WHO MAY APPLY:

• An individual working in the wine industry looking to continue their education in wine industry related curriculum
• An individual graduating from high school who plans to attend a two-year, four-year college or trade school.
• Current enrolled student that has an interest in viticulture or wine industry hospitality focus.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicant exhibits a strong academic record and consistently maintains at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Applicant demonstrates involvement in Extracurricular Activities
• Confirmed Field of Study: Intended major, and College/University/Other Institution you plan on attending.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Completed Application
Official High School Transcript (if applicable) 
Current Letter of Recommendation: Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor, school principal, counselor, colleague or coach. The letter must be signed and provide the address, telephone number and position held.
Career Goals: an opportunity to briefly describe, including future plans for additional education where applicable (1,000 character limit)
Personal Essay: Submit a 500+ word essay that tells the committee about you, your financial need, your career goals and how you plan to help your community.

OPTIONAL MATERIALS:
Work Experience: an opportunity to list work experience if you feel it adds to your application (1,000 character limit) Attach a Copy of Your SAT or ACT Test Results (if applicable)

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

The Board of Directors of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association will award the scholarships. Selection is based on the following criteria:

• Financial need
• Demonstrated scholastic ability
• Community involvement and leadership and/or work employment either through community service, employment where the student is making a contribution to the California economy and/or sports participation.
• Your determination to succeed
• 500+ word essay

THE FINE PRINT:

Individuals may forfeit their scholarship eligibility and/or award for any of the following reasons: 

• Enrollment in less than 9 units per semester
• Grades that drop below 2.0 in any given semester
• Providing false or misleading eligibility information/plagiarism

WHERE TO SEND THE COMPLETED APPLICATION:

Printed applications can be mailed to the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association

3585 Greenville Road Suite 4, Livermore, CA 94550 Attn: Brandi Lombardi 

Electronic applications can be emailed to executivedirector@lvwine.org

Questions?

E-Mail: executivedirector@lvwine.org or call (925) 447-9463.

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