Scholar Wine believes that all students deserve the opportunity to learn, to get involved on campus, and to pursue stable and fulfilling careers after graduation day. By easing the financial burden upon students from diverse backgrounds, our scholarship funds empower these students with more time to study, pursue their passions, give back to their communities and build their dreams.
Our Scholars come from diverse backgrounds and have unique perspectives. We are always excited to hear their voices and see their actions out in the world. Scholar Wine currently has talented scholarship recipients at UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University, and San Jose State University, all working hard to pave their paths to success.
The cost of a college degree in the United States has reached record highs. The five, or often six-figure cost of tuition, textbooks, and housing force promising students to turn to expensive loans that result in years of debt, stress, and anxiety. Scholar Wine is working to rewrite the story of what it looks like to be a low-income student on campus.
Hena Khairzadah, a rising Senior at the University of California, Berkeley is majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology. During her first few semesters of college Hena had to take time off from school so she could work full-time and financially support herself and her family. Scholar Wine provided her with the additional financial support she needed in order to continue pursuing her dreams.
David is a Mechanical Engineering major with an Aerospace Engineering minor at Santa Clara University. As a first-generation college student, David has been able to succeed because of his strong, personal drive and support from his family. During his college career, he has always worked or had an internship to support himself in addition to his financial assistance. He is appreciative of his family, friends, and the opportunities provided by organizations such as Scholar Wine. David acknowledges his fortunate opportunity to attend a four year university and is excited for his soon-to-be senior year.