Paying for College

You've got a passion for wine. We've got the training, and the funding options, to turn it into a career. At the Northwest Wine Academy, tuition is already more affordable than most programs of its kind- and financial aid, scholarships, and workforce funding can help cover even more. 
 

Scholarships

Washington Wine Industry Foundation

The Northwest Wine Academy has relationships with industry groups that provide scholarships, including the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. To date, the Foundation has awarded 160 scholarships totaling $250,000 to students pursuing viticulture, enology, and other wine-related studies. Scholarships are available to students pursuing certificates, undergraduate degrees, or post-graduate degrees in viticulture, enology, or related disciplines. Visit the Foundation Scholarship page to learn more!

South Seattle College Foundation

For almost 50 years, the South Seattle College Foundation has expanded access to education through scholarships, program support, and investments in student success.
Scholarship awards help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses, including textbooks and supplies for South Seattle College students. Awards can be as much as $2,000 per quarter for three quarters, and up to a total of $6,000 for the year.
A single, easy, online application allows applicants to apply for multiple scholarships. Visit our website to learn more.

Seattle Colleges Foundation

South Seattle College is fortunate to have additional philanthropic support from the South Seattle College Foundation, an independent, nonprofit 501 (c) (3) that provides scholarship support to students, and promotes and supports educational programs and training pursuits at the college. The South Seattle College Foundation was established in 1980 and created the 13th Year Promise Scholarship in 2008. The 13th Year program informed and inspired the creation of Seattle Promise.

Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation

In our effort to ensure more women have the opportunity to join and flourish in the wine industry, Women Behind the Wine will fund scholarships for college students and awards to further the careers of women already working in related fields. We thank you for the purchase of participating wines. You make these scholarships possible.

ASEV Scholarship Programs

The American Society for Enology and Viticulture annually awards numerous scholarships to students pursuing a degree in enology, viticulture, or in a curriculum emphasizing a science basic to the wine and grape industry.

The Alliance of Women in Washington Wine

The Alliance of Women in Washington Wine is dedicated to championing and empowering women across all facets of Washington State's vibrant wine industry. Our mission is to foster a supportive community that promotes gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, while advancing the professional development and leadership opportunities for women in wine. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, we strive to cultivate a more inclusive and equitable wine industry, where every woman has the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions. Each year, The Alliance awards one $5,000 scholarship to a female student enrolled in a Wine Business, Viticulture, or Enology related degree program in Washington state, facilitated by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation.