Merendino Foundation Scholarship

Financial assistance for U.S. residents working in the craft alcohol industries (fine wine, craft beer, distilled spirits) to complete educational, experiential or professional certification programs that advance their careers; apply on the foundation's form with an essay and third-party verification of industry experience. Awards are made quarterly. No awards were reported in the latest filing.

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Who can apply

• For adult students
• actively working in the production, sale or service of craft alcohol or U.S. resident

How to apply

You’ll need an essay, recommendation letters.

Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page and contact details. This foundation has no website; most small foundations take applications by mail or through the local high school’s counseling office. A short, polite letter asking for the application works well.

Is this legit?

Trust 55/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. Its web link didn’t work when we last checked. No current cycle confirmed.

Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.

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