Jaclyn Fiola, a Ph. D student in the Viticulture Program (advisor: Dr. Imed Dami), has been awarded four national scholarships for the upcoming year. They are as follows:
1. American Society for Enology and Viticulture Michael Vail Scholarship: The American Society for Enology and Viticulture annually awards competitive scholarships to the best students, across the country, pursuing a degree in enology, viticulture, or in a curriculum emphasizing a science basic to the wine and grape industry.
2. American Society for Enology and Viticulture Eastern Section Scholarship (ASEV-ES): For students working toward careers in viticulture and enology. Also includes complimentary registration and room expenses at the annual ASEV-ES conference to be held in Charlottesville, VA.
3. Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Travel Award : Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate professional development for active Phi Kappa Phi members to include (but not be limited to): Graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development, travel related to teaching/research/learning, etc.
4. American Wine Society Educational Foundation: Carroll County, MD AWS Chapter Scholarship / In Honor of Becky and Dean Wilson: The AWSEF annually awards academic scholarships to support university graduate students pursuing an academic career in enology, viticulture, or health aspects of wine based on academic excellence and genuine interest in pursuing careers in wine-related fields.
We would like to extend to Jaclyn our congratulations on her continued dedication and hard work as she works towards her final degree in viticulture.