GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are open on a quarterly basis at The Roots Fund. If you are on our mailing list, you get access before everyone else. Scholars reach out for support in a multitude of areas. Some are in search of certification because they aspire to be sommeliers or wine educators. Others are focused on a particular region or varietal of grape. Some scholars are just starting their wine journey, and we do all we can to encourage them. Our ultimate goal is to get more people of color into careers in wine.
Requirements
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Be a person of color
Be actively pursuing education in the wine industry
Must be a legal US resident, and currently reside in the US
Must have been accepted/actively enrolled to a college, wine/viticulture school, hospitality program (wine focused) or internship
(attach proof of any level of certification you have already received)
Must be 21 years of age to utilize funds for any certification course
Requiring travel assistance to study in next 60 days for wine focused education
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Be a person of color
Be actively pursuing education in the wine industry
Must be a legal US resident, and currently reside in the US
Must be an active student 3.0 GPA
Must be active in a student organization or working in hospitality industry currently
If you have an intent to enroll in a certification program
(attach proof of any level of certification you have already received)
Must be 21 years of age to utilize funds for any certification courses
Requiring travel assistance to study in next 60 days for wine focused education
Submit a letter of recommendation from an employer, or college professor, or advisor
Submit a 1-2 page essay or there passion for the wine/beverage industry
Requiring travel assistance to study in next 60 days for wine focused education