The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $39,000 in college scholarships to eight outstanding students whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California winegrape grower.
“These scholarships represent our commitment to supporting the families whose hard work is essential to the success of California’s winegrape industry,” said Craig Ledbetter of Vino Farms, chair of the CAWG Foundation Board of Directors. “We continue to be impressed by the determination, leadership, and academic achievements of our scholarship recipients. Their accomplishments reflect a bright future for their communities and our industry.”
The CAWG Foundation Board of Directors selects scholarship recipients based on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, financial need, and a personal essay outlining each student’s educational goals and aspirations.
Since launching the scholarship program in 1998, the CAWG Foundation has awarded $719,500 to help students
pursue higher education. The program is funded through the generous support of CAWG members and the
broader California wine community.
This year, the Foundation awarded four scholarships to students attending University of California and California State University campuses, three scholarships to students enrolled at California community colleges, and one $1,000 Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship. Established by the Miller family, the Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship supports Central Coast students studying Viticulture or Enology at either Allan Hancock College or California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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Four-Year University Scholarship Recipients ($2,000)
Alejandro Jarquin, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa High School
Tania Navarrete Rios, Napa, Napa High School
Hector Rendon, San Miguel, Paso Robles High School
Luis Ruelas Ramirez, Placerville, El Dorado High School
Two-Year Community College Scholarship Recipients ($2,000)
Jimena Espinoza Ceja, Santa Rosa, Elsie Allen High School
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Cristal Gonzalez Abundis, Riverdale, Riverdale High School
Giselle Torres Gonzalez, Lakeport, Clear Lake High School
Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship Recipient ($1,000)
Logan Rose, Lodi, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
— Story contributed by the California Association of Winegrape Growers