SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
Candidate Requirements
- Entry to mid-level position in the wine, food or hospitality industry or recent graduate of wine and hospitality studies.
- Demonstrate passion for the learning about fine wine.
- Completed application.
- Completed references in support of the candidates interest in fine wine.
- A plan for a career in the wine, food or hospitality industry showing long-term commitment and a need for this in-depth and hands-on experience working with great Winemakers.
- Candidate must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident.
Scholarships
The JMMSF offers two types of Scholarships. The first type of scholarship is to observe and assist a winery for 1 – 2 weeks during the crush season. This gives the intern an overview on how a winery operates.
The second type of scholarship is an internship for 2½ months - 3½ months during the crush season. Here the intern will have the opportunity to be involved with the making of fine wine and everything that goes into it.
Due to size of the participating boutique wineries, the intern is an integral part of the operation. Each winery and vintner varies, as does each situation. Once your application has been accepted and approved you will be contacted on all specifics of the internships.
The scholarship monies are to assist in the costs of living expenses while interning. The 2 week scholarships are not to exceed $2500.00. The longer scholarships are for $5000.00. Please note that many of the hosting vintners for the longer internships supply housing or an hourly wage for their interns.
Scholarships are awarded annually based on merit, outstanding character and hard work.
Inquires regarding scholarships should be directed to Jane Fletcher, Executive Director, Jimmy Mancbach Memorial Scholarship Foundation at info@jimmymancbachscholarship.com.
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