US New Zealand Educational Exchange

Our Mission
Promotion of educational exchange between the United States and New Zealand to strengthen science, technology, and business relationships. The United States New Zealand Educational Exchange program has been established to enable corporate and individual supporters of both countries to contribute to annual fellowships for advanced research, study and work training as part of an overall bilateral education program.

Corporate sponsorship for branded awards are welcome. The Craggy Range winery in New Zealand together with Kobrand Corporation and Air New Zealand are multiyear supporters of the first United States and New Zealand educational exchange internship.

Contributions
We invite inquiries from those corporations, foundations and individuals who would like to support the Education Exchange program to promote educational relations between America and New Zealand through a fully tax deductible contribution. For further information please contact the Vice President Education, American Australian Association, diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org or telephone her on (212) 338 6860.

Douglas Wisor Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is created in memory of Doug Wisor, a young American winemaker who died tragically in New Zealand. Doug was a winemaker in a prestigious vineyard - Craggy Range - now a major sponsor of the scholarship. The scholarship will enable young American winemakers to intern in New Zealand to experience a local vintage. Funds are now being raised for these scholarships.

Douglas Wisor Scholar
Ming-Jen J. Tsay was awarded the Doug Wisor award for 2006 and is venturing to New Zealand to do a harvest internship.

Ming-Jen J. Tsay has a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University in Illinois and a Master of Science from the University of California. Ming-Jen J. Tsay has also worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, and previously completed a Burgundy internship.

Ming-Jen J. Tsay is interested in gaining experience at Craggy Range as they produce high quality wines, while focusing on sustainable agriculture and conservation. At Craggy Range, Ming-Jen J. Tsay will concentrate on all aspects of the viticultural and enological processes, from leaf-pulling to harvest, from punch-downs/pump-overs to racking, bottling and cleaning.

2005 Doug Wisor Scholar - Diane Y. Choo.