The Roots Fund, Rooted In France Scholarship Application
All recipients must complete this application for all Roots Fund scholarship consideration. To be considered to be a fund recipient you must: Must receive a bachelor’s degree by June 2024 from a HBCU (Agriculture, Hospitality & Tourism, and Business degrees also accepted), any college ( Agriculture, Hospitality & Tourism, and Business degrees also accepted) OR must be an HBCU or college graduate in the past 10 years that has been employed in the wine industry, business field, or hospitality business degrees also accepted) Minimum 3.2 GPA (you need transcripts to apply). Have a US passport (must be valid at a minimum through 2027). Pass a background check. Be able to commit to 18 months in France, and two years in the Roots Fund program. Program begins August 2024. Work in the wine industry during Summer 2024 prior to departure(Coordinated by us). Be 21+ years old. Must complete WSET levels 1- 2 by July 2024, coordinated by the Roots Fund.
Full name (as stated on your government ID)
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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How did you find out about The Roots Fund?
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Do you have a valid U.S. passport?
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What is the name of your college/university or HBCU?
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What is the name of the program you are enrolled? What is the degree you will or already have received?
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Are you currently receiving any other scholarships or grants? If so, what are those.
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Do you currently have any wine certifications? If so, list them below.
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Have you had the opportunity to travel abroad? If so where?
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What do you hope to gain from this experience abroad?
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Do you have any experience taking language classes?
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Are you proficient in any language outside of English?
What excites you about the wine industry? What is your favorite wine?
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Have you had a mentor? What have you learned from this experience?
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Please attach your current transcript.
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