Scholarship Application Information

The scholarship will be awarded annually and will enable suitably qualified American winemakers to travel to New Zealand for an internship at Craggy Range Wineries.

Airfares to and from New Zealand will be paid from the Douglas Wisor Memorial Fund - created under the auspices of the New Zealand Educational Exchange Program. Craggy Range Wineries will provide accommodation and a modest salary.

The wine harvest in New Zealand is March/April each year. The candidate will be chosen by the judging committee by the end of November.

ELIGIBILITY
American winemakers with an interest in working a vintage in New Zealand.

JUDGES
Mr. Steve Smith, Managing Director, Craggy Range Wineries, New Zealand
Mr. David Strada, New Zealand Winegrower's Association, California
Mr. Malcolm Binks, Chairman, American Australian Association

CRITERIA

• Applicants should demonstrate intellect, vision, innovation and practical experience in winemaking.
• Demonstrate why an overseas internship would be important in career development.
• Explanation of mutual benefits likely to both the applicant and vineyard.
• Applications must be clear, concise and easily understandable.
• Please include contact details for at least one recent wine industry referee.