2026 Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to announce this year’s WINE WOMEN scholarship recipients and celebrate the remarkable women whose passion, dedication, and vision reflect the future of our industry. Now in its third year, the WINE WOMEN Scholarship Program continues our commitment to advancing women in wine through education, access, and connection.
Julissa Preciado
Julissa Preciado, recipient of the WINE WOMEN Academic Scholarship, is a first-year graduate student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she is researching wine balance through technical winemaking practices, sensory analysis, and consumer perception. With goals of becoming an enologist or assistant winemaker, continuing to grow her own wine label, Carrusel, and eventually pursuing research and teaching, Julissa is passionate about blending science, creativity, and mentorship in the wine industry.
Kristi Devine
We’re proud to announce that Kristi Devine is the recipient of the 2026 WINE WOMEN Scholarship. A dedicated wine industry professional with more than a decade of experience across DTC sales, brand strategy, social media, wholesale, and winery operations, Kristi currently serves as General Manager at The Vineyardist. She is pursuing her Master’s in Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with long-term goals of teaching Wine Business at the college level and continuing to build meaningful community and opportunity within the wine industry.
Dulce Vallagra
Dulce Vallagra, recipient of the WINE WOMEN Community Scholarship, is an emerging Napa Valley wine professional with a passion for marketing, storytelling, and the craft behind the bottle. As she begins her career in the industry, Dulce is focused on deepening her technical wine knowledge, connecting with women mentors, and helping make wine more approachable and engaging for the next generation.
Daniela Bazan
Daniela Bazan, recipient of the WINE WOMEN Community Scholarship, is a dedicated Napa Valley wine professional, vineyard advocate, and emerging leader with deep roots in the region’s farming and wine community. Through her work with Bazán Cellars, the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, MAVA, and the Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program, Daniela is committed to elevating underrepresented voices, expanding access, and building a more inclusive future for the wine industry.
Scholarship Applications
The 2026 Scholarship window is currently closed.
Stay tuned for announcements of recipients.
WINE WOMEN Scholarship Program
General Eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and live in Northern California.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age.
- Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate how the stated educational and/or programmatic opportunity supports the applicant’s career goals and professional development within the wine industry.
Funding:
- Winner/s will be selected by May 31, 2026 and announced in June 2026.
- Funds will either be sent to the educational institution identified or reimbursed to the applicant directly after submission of proof of funds receipt from the institution between January 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027.
Application for the WINE WOMEN Scholarship
Application for the Community Scholarship
Application for the Academic Scholarship
