Elizabeth Smyth Student Scholarship
The Women Behind the Wine Educational Fund Elizabeth Smyth Scholarship awards a student already enrolled in an accredited industry related postsecondary program with $10,000 to be used toward their educational expenses. Given in memory of Elizabeth Smyth.
2024 scholarships are NOW OPEN!
Applications Open: February 1, 2024
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024Â (by 11:59 PM ET)
Scholarships Awarded: June 2024
Applicant Eligibility Requirements for Elizabeth Smyth Scholarship
Applicant can be enrolled in a program at a four year college, community college or vocational/technical college.
At least 18 years of age.
Enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours of accredited food, wine, hospitality, viticulture, or other alcohol beverage industry related postsecondary program (i.e. college/university) for two consecutive semesters or terms and have completed at least one grading term of such program.
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Two essays (approximately 500 words each).
Two letters of recommendation.
Complete transcript of grades from your college/secondary school.
Completed and signed scholarship application that meets the criteria and includes all required attachments, which must be postmarked or electronically submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the application deadline date to be considered for the scholarship.
Owners, officers, directors, employees, and subsidiaries, or any household member or immediate family of the aforementioned, Gallo are prohibited from applying.