The Debbie Lewis Scholarship: Women in Wine2024 Application

The Debbie Lewis Scholarship: Women in Wine

2024 Application

This Scholarship was created to honor the life of Debbie Lewis for Female Wine Professionals. The USF is honored to host the scholarship for it's third year.

The Debbie Lewis Scholarship was created to assist with expenses related to upper-level professional wine studies. Scholarship amount is $5000. We encourage applications from students in the following programs, but will consider applications from all wine study fields. (Make sure to put thought and effort into your essay responses as to why you should be chosen): Institute of Masters of Wine Stage 2 or Master of Wine Student Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced or Master Sommelier Candidate Any accredited college/university program in the following: viticulture, enology/winemaking, wine business/marketing Please note, enrollment/eligibility/employment will be verified.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

- This scholarship is for women only.

- Must work/attend school and reside in the USA.

- Must be pursuing wine education/certification in wine-related fields.

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Please list two wine professional references The USF may contact on your behalf:*

Do you have a current or past relationship with Lewis Cellars and/or Randy Lewis?

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Current Certification Levels

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Personal Essay

The Foundation is looking to receive a personal essay to complete your application. The following essay should be no longer than two pages in length, and should cover the following questions: - Briefly explain your need for financial assistance - Highlight your passion for the wine industry - Detail your long-term goals for your career in the wine industry - Explain why you are the best candidate to receive this Scholarship - Outline how you will use these funds towards your future in the wine industry Please upload your document in PDF form below. Should you wish to upload a video essay, please contact us directly at info@unitedsommeliersfoundation.org

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Submission Statement:

By checking this box I agree to have my application reviewed by The United Sommeliers Foundation’s selection committee in order to determine eligibility for The Debbie Lewis Scholarship. I affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the content of my application is true and accurate to the best of my ability. I also acknowledge that my submission in no way guarantees that I will receive funding. I understand that should my application qualify, my application will be voted upon by our board members anonymously and objectively.

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