he Walter J. Clore Scholarship was established in 1997 by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers in honor of Dr. Clore's grape research and lifetime achievements in the field of viticulture and enology.  During the 1950's, '60's and '70's, while a researcher at the Washington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Dr. Clore worked with the pioneer grape growers in the state of Washington to foster the rebirth of the wine industry.

Working with growers, Dr. Clore and his colleagues published information on grape varieties, diseases, insects, mineral nutrition, irrigation, cover crops, weed control and climatological effects, including winter injury.  He tested various trellis designs, which eventually led to the widespread adoption of mechanical harvesting.  More than any other individual, Dr. Clore has had a profound and lasting impact on the Washington State wine industry.

The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers, through the Washington Wine Industry Foundation, is offering $500 - $2,000 scholarship(s) to be awarded to student(s) interested in the studies of viticulture and/or enology from high school senior through advanced degrees.

Scholarship Guidelines

·         This scholarship may be used by a high school graduate who is enrolled or is planning to enroll in a college or university, or a student already enrolled in areas of study pertaining to the wine industry.

·         Preference will be given to students who are bona fide residents of the State of Washington, but not limited to study at a Washington state college or university.

·         Selection is based upon academic merit, leadership abilities and interest in the study of enology and/or viticulture.

·         Recipients will be selected without regard to race, sex, color, ethnic origin, religious belief, marital status or physical handicap.

·         Scholarship will be awarded to the successful applicants in February of the following year at the annual convention of the Association.

·         Scholarship funds will be paid by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers through the Washington Wine Industry Foundation to the educational institution which the student is or will be attending.

·         The recipient is expected to maintain academic and personal performance consistent with the original award criteria.

·         Previous scholarship winners do qualify.