The Wine Society of Texas (WST), a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, is pleased to announce that it will be awarding scholarships totaling $7,000 in support of three students. These students are: (a) attending institutions in the State of Texas, (b) studying viticulture and oenology, (c) pursuing winery internships in Texas, (d) involved with Texas winemaking or field studies / wine education, or (e) involved in promoting the education of grape growing and winemaking in the State of Texas.
This scholarship assistance program is consistent with the founding ideas of WST and its continued mission to enhance the appreciation of wines, foster the knowledge of oenology and viticulture, support charitable activities, and educate wine consumers throughout the State of Texas. The funding for the WST Scholarship Program is provided through charitable donations, local WST Chapter fund raising events, and annual statewide wine events.
Following is a summary of this year’s award recipients:
$3,000 James F. Whitley Founders Scholarship is awarded to Michael Cook
Mr. Cook is a full-time Extension Viticulturist completing his PHD in horticulture at Texas A&M University. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University, majoring in Horticulture and Master of Science from Fresno State University with a major in Viticulture and Enology.
His PHD project focuses on understanding grapevines’ stress response and resiliency from the perspective of a “whole plant” system all the way down to the metabolic and genomic level in hot continental climates. Michael currently serves on the boards of the American Society of
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