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Graduate Scholarships

The following scholarships are for graduate-level students attending a Wine MBA programs at SSU:

Debbie Lewis Women in Wine Graduate Scholarship - Up to $5,000

 

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in one of the Sonoma State Wine MBA programs.
  • Applicants must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA in their last 60 units of completed coursework.

All eligible students are encouraged to apply. The Debbie Lewis Women in Wine Scholarship does not consider (give preference to or discriminate based on) sex, gender or any other protected status as part of the application and selection process.

 

The Donn P. Reisen Scholarship - Up to $5,000

 

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled or accepted for full or part-time study in one of the Sonoma State Wine MBA programs.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units of completed coursework.

  • Must demonstrate through their application that they embody the spirit and intention of Donn Reisen (see full application).

     

The Rhone Rangers Scholarship Fund - Up to $2,500

 

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in one of the Sonoma State Wine MBA programs.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units of completed coursework.

  • Applicants through their essay must demonstrate their understanding, respect and appreciation for Rhone grape varietals.

     

The Julio R. Gallo Foundation and Caroline Coleman Bailey Wine Industry Scholarship – Up to $10,000

 

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

  • This is a merit-based scholarship intended to support current or incoming graduate business students interested in or continuing a career in the wine industry.
  • Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in one of Sonoma State’s Wine MBA programs.
  • Applicants must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA in their last 60 units of completed coursework.

  • Applicants through their essay will demonstrate leadership potential in their chosen field within the wine business industry.

     

Sonoma County Vineyard Technical Group Excellence in Wine Growing Business Scholarship – Up to $2,500

 

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in Sonoma State University pursuing a B.S. or MBA degree in Business Administration with a concentration in wine business.
  • Applicants must have a minimum overall 2.75 GPA in their last 60 units of completed coursework.
  • Applicants through their essay will demonstrate their distinct interest in the wine growing side of the industry, and their willingness to stay and work in Sonoma County post grad.