Rohnert Park, California – The Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University (SSU) has announced the first group of 15 students to receive individual $10,000 scholarships as part of the Wine Industry Scholars Program (WISP), a collaboration between the School of Business and Economics and SSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), dedicated to supporting the access, retention, and graduation of first-generation students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
The new scholarship program is designed to provide first generation children from families of vineyard and winery workers access and support services through higher education. The group of scholars was recognized during a luncheon ceremony on November 13, 2017, including guests from the Wine Business Institute Board of Directors and EOP Academic Advisors, where students and donors were able to meet and connect.