Bridge Program — The Veraison Project

The Bridge Program

The Bridge Program is a scholarship initiative designed to support individuals starting their careers in the wine industry. The program helps individuals who are facing financial challenges in the early stages of their careers by providing financial assistance for expenses related to their relocation, such as rent payments, moving expenses, and temporary housing. The program aims to enable these individuals to pursue their career goals without having to worry about the financial costs and constraints that can sometimes arise during the start of a new job.

These scholarships are designed to allow those entering our industry to avoid any financial constraints that may arise at the start of their job. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 and will be paid out before the individual starts their career.

Eligibility (must meet all criteria listed below):

Applicants who are US citizens or permanent residents
Must have a 2024 full-time internship or full-time job offer from a company in the beverage industry.
Must face financial challenges transitioning into a full-time internship or job in the beverage industry.

Required materials for a complete application:

A completed application form.
An Updated Resume
An essay (not to exceed 700 words; anything over, will not be read) addressing the following prompt:
- Describe how you plan to use your unique skills and abilities to make a positive impact on the wine industry.

Please feel free to email us with any questions about the application: info@theveraisonproject.com

Bridge Program Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

What are your pronouns?

Phone

(###)

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You may provide a link to your LinkedIn profile if you so choose.

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Address

Current Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

How did you hear about the Bridge Program?

What is your Why/your purpose?

List 3 goals you have for yourself either personally or professionally.

Are you at least 21 years old?

Did you graduate high school?

Degree or Diploma:

Education, Training, and Experience: College/University

Please list the name and address of your college or university, if applicable.

How many years of college or university have you completed?

Did you graduate college or university?

Degree or Diploma:

Any other training or education you would like us to know about?

Employment Information:

Name of company you received the job offer from?

Employer Type of Business:

Start date?

What will be your position and duties:

Did you accept the internship/job offer?

Reference #1

Please provide the name, phone number, occupation, and years acquainted of your first reference.

Reference #2

Please provide the name, phone number, occupation, and years acquainted of your second reference.

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Amount needed:

What will you use the money for?

Explain why you should be awarded this scholarship:

I hereby certify that I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for employment and that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I, the undersigned applicant, have personally completed this application. I understand that any omission or misstatement of material fact on this application or on any document used to secure funds shall be grounds for rejection of this application.

Please type your initials below:

Please email your resume and essay to info@theveraisonproject.com to complete your application. If we do not receive these documents, we will be unable to consider your application. Thank you!