Viticulture & Enology Scholarships
The Yavapai College Foundation proudly supports students pursuing careers in Viticulture and Enology by offering dedicated scholarships each year. These awards are designed to open doors — and many are not based solely on financial need.
All students must complete the FAFSA to be considered, but even those who do not qualify for traditional financial aid may still be eligible for scholarship support. Connect with our Financial Aid team and Scholarship Resources to start your journey.
Please Note: Students pursuing degree and/or certificate paths in Enology must be aged 21+.
Eric Roberts Memorial Scholarship in Viticulture and Enology
- ONE (1) $650 AWARD is available for the academic year.
- Applicants will be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits (part-time)
- Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each semester to maintain eligibility for the award
- Scholarship recipients may apply for the award in subsequent academic years (not to exceed four consecutive semesters)
- Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need
Neal Baltz Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Seven (7) $300 AWARDS are available for the academic year for students enrolled in the Viticulture and Enology Program for either an A.A.S. Degree or Certificate
- Applicants will be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each semester to maintain eligibility for the award
- Scholarships provided by this fund are not based solely on financial need
Russ and Judith Balda Endowed Scholarship in Viticulture and Enology
- ONE (1) $500 AWARD is available for the academic year, one scholarship for a student seeking the Viticulture Certificate or Enology Certificate
- Applicants will be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits (part-time)
- Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each semester to maintain eligibility for the award
- Scholarship recipients may re-apply for the award in subsequent academic years (not to exceed four consecutive semesters)
- Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need
Russ and Judith Balda Endowed Scholarship in Viticulture and Enology
- FOUR (4) $250 AWARDS are available for the academic year for applicants who are enrolled part-time with a minimum of 5 credits
- FOUR (4) $500 AWARDS are available for the academic year for applicants who are enrolled full-time with a minimum of 10 credits
- Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) each semester to maintain eligibility for the award
- Scholarship recipients may re-apply for the award in subsequent academic years
- Application to include a letter from the applicant/student that indicates an introduction and describes their desire/passion for the wine industry including their hopes and dreams for their future involvement
- Scholarships are not based on financial need
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