We are very excited to announce that scholarship donations from late December 2025 have increased our 2026 scholarship allocations total to $50,375. This additional amount brings our donation total for 2026 to over $1,008,795 since 1981. This continues the OCWS’s long-standing commitment to education and the future of the wine industry by awarding the $50,375 in scholarships to eight outstanding educational institutions across California.
2026 OCWS Scholarship Allocations
| University / College | Program | Allocation |
| Allan Hancock College | Viticulture & Enology | $6,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona | Agricultural Science | $5,805 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | Wine & Viticulture | $5,805 |
| CSU Fresno | Viticulture & Enology | $5,805 |
| Orange Coast College | Culinary Arts | $5,845 |
| UC Davis | Viticulture & Enology | $5,905 |
| Napa Valley College | Viticulture & Winery Technology | $9,405 |
| CSU Sonoma (Cunningham Fund) | Wine Business | $5,805 |
| Total Disbursements | $50, 375 |
Help Us Keep the Momentum Going
You can support the OCWS Scholarship Fund at any time of the year and be part of shaping the next generation of wine and culinary arts professionals.
Two easy ways to donate:
- By Mail – Mail your check to:
OCWS
P.O. Box 11059
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Attn: Scholarship Fund
A donation acknowledgment letter will be sent to you. - Online – Log in to your account at OCWS.org and visit:
OCWS.org/product/scholarship-donations/
Donate online and print your tax receipt instantly.
Together, we’ve crossed the $1 million mark—let’s continue building a legacy that supports education, excellence and the future of our industry.
Damian J. Christian, Scholarship Chair