California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation · Free to apply
Award
$500 - $8,000
$500 to $8,000 · Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 26, 2027
- closes in 106 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 500 words
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- Yes
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of California
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
To apply
- An essay, about 500 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- For the general scholarships, parent or legal guardian must have been employed by a California winegrape grower or vineyard during the current or past growing season (waiver available for grower employees based on need).
- For the Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be Central Coast high school seniors or enrolled at Allan Hancock College or Cal Poly SLO, majoring in viticulture or enology.
- Foundation directors, employees, and their children are ineligible.
- Recipients must maintain enrollment in 12 or more units per semester with satisfactory grades.
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About the scholarship
This scholarship program assists children of California vineyard employees and Central Coast students pursuing wine and viticulture studies. Award amounts range from $500 up to $8,000 depending on the specific scholarship and institution type. Selection is based on financial need, academic ability, leadership, community involvement, work history, and a personal essay.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Select and complete the relevant online application link on the website.
- 2Attach an official high school transcript and any current college enrollment or transcript forms.
- 3Submit a signed letter of recommendation from an instructor, principal, counselor, or college administrator.
- 4Submit a 500-word personal essay.
- 5Submit all completed application materials by Friday, February 26, 2027.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 26, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 26 each year.
- Applications close
- February 26, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship
How much is the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship worth?
The California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship awards $500 to $8,000 and is renewable in later years.
When is the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is February 26, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 26 each year.
Who is eligible for the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of California; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to California residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.8 hrs of work.
Is the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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