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Graduate Scholarships

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

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.