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Scholarships |
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WWA Scholarship Application
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Award
recipients will be announced on December 2 nd at the WWA Scholarship Award Reception.
Upon completion, application should be submitted for review to the follow email address:
wwasandiego@gmail.com and lredwine10@gmail.com
Award amount will be given for a singular event up to $1,000 and will be made payable to the
recipient as a reimbursement after the class or exam in 2025. One scholarship will be
designated for a WWA member from an underrepresented community.
To apply, member must be in good standing, have attended a minimum of 4 events
(educational seminars, networking socials, etc.) over the past calendar year, and have an active
membership status. Women’s Wine Alliance Voting Board Members are ineligible to receive
scholarship awards, however if they contribute to the Board, or serve on a committee under a
voting member and do not hold a vote, they are eligible to apply.
Eligible expenses that can be covered by the scholarship include exam/course fees, applicable
study materials (not including wine) and travel expenses. Award recipients must submit
receipts to ensure award money was used for the intended purpose within 12 months of
award. The award recipient must have an active membership and be in good standing within
the organization to utilize scholarship funds. If not used in the calendar year, or if their
membership expires in the calendar year, the scholarship is forfeited. If a scholarship is
forfeited, the member is eligible to apply the following year. If a member is awarded a
scholarship, they must wait two calendar years before applying again. If a member applies and
is not awarded a scholarship, they are eligible to apply the following calendar year.