SCHOLARSHIP MISSION
The AAAV's Scholarship Mission is to assist African American Students, and Students dedicated to increasing diversity within our industry. Through Scholarships, Internships, and Mentorships, we are dedicated to provide assistance, to minority students on their journey to a career. The Scholarships below are either directly associated AAAV, or come to us by ways of our Education Partners.
The AAAV's Scholarship Mission is to assist African American Students, and Students dedicated to increasing diversity within our industry. Through Scholarships, Internships, and Mentorships, we are dedicated to provide assistance, to minority students on their journey to a career. The Scholarships below are either directly associated AAAV, or come to us by ways of our Education Partners.
"The Black Winemakers Scholarship" in Partnership with Urban Connoisseurs and The United Negro College Fund
According to Statista.com, there almost 11,000 wineries in the US. There are less than 100 wineries and/or wine brands owned by Americans of African descent, and equally as many worldwide. Even though these numbers keep growing, this is still less than 1% of the industry. The Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and Urban Connoisseurs, founded by Marcia Jones, have partnered to create The Black Winemakers Scholarship Fund.
AAAV is a growing organization devoted to improving diversity in the wine industry and supporting current and future winemakers. The mission of Urban Connoisseurs is to affect sustainable growth in the Black winemaking community by increasing the number of Black winemakers in the US and abroad, create opportunities for the next generation to pursue various careers in the wine industry, and maintain brand and legacy.
Never before has a scholarship of this magnitude been created solely to support African Americans pursuing careers in the wine industry. The Black Winemakers Scholarship Fund serves to build diversity in the wine industry, bring awareness to present day Black winemakers, and provide financial assistance to African American students pursuing careers in the wine industry.
Urban Connoisseurs and AAAV are partnering with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to maintain the fund. The partnership will allow students to gain access to funds to support their pursuit of a career in the wine industry with a Bachelor of Science degree in Viticulture, Enology, or Wine Business Management. Scholarships will be awarded annually to students who meet the eligibility requirements.
For further information or to apply, go to the UNCF website (www.uncf.org). Contact Marcia Jones at marcia@urbanconnoisseurs.com if you have any questions.
AAAV is a growing organization devoted to improving diversity in the wine industry and supporting current and future winemakers. The mission of Urban Connoisseurs is to affect sustainable growth in the Black winemaking community by increasing the number of Black winemakers in the US and abroad, create opportunities for the next generation to pursue various careers in the wine industry, and maintain brand and legacy.
Never before has a scholarship of this magnitude been created solely to support African Americans pursuing careers in the wine industry. The Black Winemakers Scholarship Fund serves to build diversity in the wine industry, bring awareness to present day Black winemakers, and provide financial assistance to African American students pursuing careers in the wine industry.
Urban Connoisseurs and AAAV are partnering with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to maintain the fund. The partnership will allow students to gain access to funds to support their pursuit of a career in the wine industry with a Bachelor of Science degree in Viticulture, Enology, or Wine Business Management. Scholarships will be awarded annually to students who meet the eligibility requirements.
For further information or to apply, go to the UNCF website (www.uncf.org). Contact Marcia Jones at marcia@urbanconnoisseurs.com if you have any questions.
Napa Valley Wine Academy
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