SCHOLARSHIPs
We are proud to offer two scholarships in viticulture and enology. The Washington Wine Industry Foundation manages the scholarship program, and applicants may use one universal form to apply for any one that is of interest. Simply visit their site for guidelines and the application in the early fall. All materials must be postmarked by
April 7, 2023 to be considered.
Our scholarship fund raising efforts have provided nearly $50,000 since 2008-- most notably from member dues and our Annual Scholarship Event.
From our members to our supporters who make this possible....THANK YOU!!
2022 HHHills Scholarship Recipients Awards....Congratulations!!!
Bernadette Gagnier...is a Marine Corps Veteran and a first-generation student in the wine industry. With experiences working in vineyards across the state, Gagnier is pursuing her PHd at WSU to do research on plant-based alternatives for chemical applications in vineyards.
Leyla Gonzalez...grew up around vineyards, nature and plants. She spent two years at Mercer as an intern, learning from hands-on experience at both the vineyard and the winery. Gonzalez recently completed her Vineyard Technology Associates at Yakima Valley Community College and will transfer to WSU in September to pursue a degree in Viticulture and Enology. Gonzalez aims to develop her own winemaking style and open a winery.
2021 HHHills Scholarship Recipients Awards....Congratulations!!!!
Alexa McDaniel...Grew up in Washington and is grateful to be studying in the heart of our industry. Third year PhD graduate candidate in the Horticulture department at WSU Prosser. Her research focuses on alternative spray management programs for pest control of powdery mildew and grape mealybug in vineyards. Hopes to continue to learn and work for our Washington wine industry after graduation.
Danielle Fox...A Sarasota, FL native Danielle is working on phenotypical research with Muscadine grapes and French-American hybrids for Florida Ag and Mechanical University's Grape and Small Fruit Research Center. Is focusing now on viticulture and enology. Has lived for past four years in Washington working on her PhD in enological studies on wine aroma and alcohol content at WSU Tri-Cities. Looking forward to the evolution of the grape and wine industry.
2020 HHHills Scholarships Recipients...Congratulations!!
Calie Judkins...A Prosser native Calie has a passion for agriculture with minor in viticulture and enology while studying wine and beverage business management. Finishing up her freshman year at WSU.
Leyla Gonzales...Interested in the wine industry from an early age Leyla is looking forward to attending Yakima Valley College in the fall to obtain her associate's degree in vineyard and winery technology. Later transfering to WSU's viticulture and enology program.
2019 HHHills Scholarships..Congratulations to our winners:
Lacey Desserault...As a sophomore at Washington State University at Pullman Lacey is studying Agriculture and Food Security with a minor in Spanish. This fall she will be studying winemaking techniques in Spain. she hopes to incorporate what she learns from her study abroad into the Washington wine industry.
Arunabha Mitra…originally from Kolkata, India Arunabha is studying at Washington State University (IAREC) in Prosser. He is pursuing a Ph.D. with research focused on grapevine leafroll disease with emphasis on genetic diversity and molecular biology of grapevine leafroll-associated viruses. He is dedicated to helping Washington wine become a major player in the global wine market.
2018 HHHills Scholarships winners are:
Margaret McCoy...a PhD candidate in Horticulture at WSU. Her research focuses on vineyard management, identifying equipment and fungicide programs to control powdery mildew. Agriculture, soil, sprayer technologies and improving viticulture practices in Washington are her passions.
Andrew "Tyler" Williams...is pursuing a Master's degree in Food Science at WSU where he is evaluating the impact of juice pH on microbial ecology and wine quality (specifically composition and sensorial changes) Spending his childhood summers clipping drip-tubes over new plantings, bottling wine and learning about farming at his families Kiona Vineyard on Red Mountain he has developed a passion for the industry.
Congratulations Margaret and Tyler!!
2017 HHH Scholarships have been awarded to Lacey Desserault and Austin Morrell.
Lacey will enroll at WSU this fall pursuing Agriculture and Food Science. She wants to use her degree in advocacy for agriculture and help farms and winemakers be more prepared and informed.
Austin will be a junior at WSU this fall with a focus in Viticulture and Enology. His experience with hands on field work, bottling line, assisting in research and wine making will serve him will as he enters the industry.
Congratulations Lacey and Austin!!
2016 HHH Scholarship has been awarded to Caroline Merrell. Caroline is a PhD candidate in the Food Science Program at WSU. Working under Dr. Jim Harbertson, Caroline helped to successfully develop a method to quickly and inexpensively separate wine tannins and anthocyanins, to understand factors that stabilize wine color, contribute to wine mouth feel, and affect tannin size distribution with berry maturity and wine aging.
Congratulations Caroline !!!!!
2015 HHH Scholarship was awarded to Carina Ocompo. Carina will be a junior this year in the Viticulture and Enology Department at WSU and will be interning with Dr. Naidu Rayapati at the Prosser research station regarding the work on grapevine viruses. She looks forward to pursuing a graduate degree in the subject. Congratulations Carina!!!!!!!
2013 Scholarship Recipients
The HHH Wine Growers proudly awarded it's 6th annual scholarships in Viticulture and Enology on February 7, 2014 at the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers convention awards luncheon in The Tri -Cities.
Jensena Newhouse and Braden Mortensen were awarded individual scholarships of $1500 for their continued education in the grape and wine industry.
HHHWG members pictured with recipients-left to right:
Milo May (Discovery Vineyard), Kay May (Discovery Vineyard), Jensena Newhouse (Recipient),
Paul Champoux (Champoux Vineyards), Mike Andrews (Coyote Canyon Vineyards),
& Judy Champoux (Lady Hawk Vineyard). Recipient Braden Mortensen was unable to attend.
The HHH Wine Growers proudly awarded it's 6th annual scholarships in Viticulture and Enology on February 7, 2014 at the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers convention awards luncheon in The Tri -Cities.
Jensena Newhouse and Braden Mortensen were awarded individual scholarships of $1500 for their continued education in the grape and wine industry.
HHHWG members pictured with recipients-left to right:
Milo May (Discovery Vineyard), Kay May (Discovery Vineyard), Jensena Newhouse (Recipient),
Paul Champoux (Champoux Vineyards), Mike Andrews (Coyote Canyon Vineyards),
& Judy Champoux (Lady Hawk Vineyard). Recipient Braden Mortensen was unable to attend.
2012 Recipients
HHHWG Scholarship Awards Ceremony
On February 8, 2013 the HHHWG awarded its 5th annual scholarships in viticulture and enology during the awards luncheon of the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers convention held annually in The Tri-Cities.
Braden Mortensen and Jensena Newhouse were each awarded $1500 to continue their studies in the Vineyard and Winery Technology Program at Yakima Valley Community College.
Pictured from left to right: Monica Martinez (Martinez & Martinez Winery), Sandy Rowell (McKinley Springs Winery), Andrew Martinez (M &M), Mimi Nye (Ste Michelle Canoe Ridge Vineyard), Paul Champoux (Champoux Vineyards, LLC), Rob Andrews (Andrews Horse Heaven Ranch Vineyard), Jensena Newhouse (Recipient), Justin Andrews, Angela Andrews and Lindsey Andrews (Andrews Horse Heaven Ranch Vineyard). Recipient Braden Mortensen was not present.
Braden Mortensen and Jensena Newhouse were each awarded $1500 to continue their studies in the Vineyard and Winery Technology Program at Yakima Valley Community College.
Pictured from left to right: Monica Martinez (Martinez & Martinez Winery), Sandy Rowell (McKinley Springs Winery), Andrew Martinez (M &M), Mimi Nye (Ste Michelle Canoe Ridge Vineyard), Paul Champoux (Champoux Vineyards, LLC), Rob Andrews (Andrews Horse Heaven Ranch Vineyard), Jensena Newhouse (Recipient), Justin Andrews, Angela Andrews and Lindsey Andrews (Andrews Horse Heaven Ranch Vineyard). Recipient Braden Mortensen was not present.