Applicant Requirements
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Entry to mid-level position in the wine, food or hospitality
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industry or recent graduate of wine and hospitality studies.
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Demonstrate passion for the learning about fine wine.
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Completed application.
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Completed references in support of the candidates interest in fine wine.
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A plan for a career in the wine, food or hospitality industry showing long-term commitment and a need for this in-depth and hands-on experience working with great winemakers.
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Candidate must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident.
Scholarships
We offer 4 annual scholarships for 2½ months - 3½ during the crush season. Interns will have the opportunity to be involved with the making of fine wine and everything that goes into it.
Due to size of the participating boutique wineries, the intern is an integral part of the operation. Each winery and vintner varies, as does each situation. Once your application has been accepted and approved you will be contacted on all specifics
of the internships.
The scholarship monies are to assist in the costs of living expenses while interning. The scholarship reward is for $5,000.00.
Please note that all hosting wineries pay an additional hourly wage or housing with bonus.
Scholarships are awarded annually based on merit, outstanding character and hard work.
Inquires regarding scholarships should be directed to Jane Fletcher, Executive Director, Jimmy Mancbach Memorial Scholarship Foundation at:
Application
Name | Address
First Name ____________________________________________ Middle ___________________ Last Name _________________________________________________________
Phone Number Mobile ( ) Home ( ) Work ( )
Email ____________________________________________________________
Street Number ______________________ Apt#______ Street_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________ State __________________________________________ Zip Code __________________
Social Security _________ - ______ - __________ Driver’s License # _______________________________
Date of Birth Month _______ Day______ Year________ City & State of Birth ___________________________________________________________________________
Sex ( ) Female ( ) Male
Education
High School _____________________________________________________________________________ Graduation Date ____________ College ___________________________________________________________________________________ Graduation Date ___________
Additional wine related educational seminars, classes or education. Please list institute and dates you attended.
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Work Experience
List all work experience and dates you held the position(s). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List any abilities you have that will assist a winemaker
Essay
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On separate page, please attach a written essay which includes the following:
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An explanation of why this internship is important to you.
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The importance of integrity, ethics, and your passion for fine wine.
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How you would best describe yourself.
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Attach a headshot or photo of yourself.
References
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Please include two references using the reference file included in this form. These references need to be professional or academic references in support of your interest in fine wine.
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Availability, please provide dates and length of time that you are available to intern at a winery. Keeping in mind that harvest times vary.
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Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes ( ) No ( ) Other ( ) If other please specify __________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a misdemeanor? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes please explain ____________________________________
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I am applying for a scholarship from the Jimmy Mancbach Scholarship Foundation and have answered all questions honestly and to the best of my ability.
Signature ________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date ________________________
Please email complete and email as a Word Document or PDF to: info@jimmymancbachscholarships.com
