About Freixenet Mionetto USA
Freixenet Mionetto USA, one of the largest sparkling wine companies in the United States, is proud to establish the Freixenet Mionetto USA Juan Furne Memorial Scholarship. Juan’s commitment and dedication to our organization as Director of Export Sales, Caribbean, Japan, and Canada was felt by all that he met along the way.
Throughout his tenure, Juan’s spirit and energy contributed to his work and further drove our portfolios presence in global markets. Juan encapsulated Freixenet Mionetto USA’s vision to “Make Life Sparkle” anyway in which he could through his dedication, integrity and drive to showcase our dynamic portfolio of quality wines.
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 – two winners will receive a scholarship award of $1,500 each
Eligible Recipients: Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be high school seniors or high school graduates who plan to enroll, or current undergraduate or vocational/technical students who will be enrolled, full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the 2025-26 academic year, ages 25 and below.
- Applicants must be immediate children or grandchildren of full-time employees of Freixenet Mionetto USA. Full-time employees are regular employees who are scheduled to work more than 30 hours per week on a regular basis.
- Applicant’s parent/grandparent must have been employed by Freixenet Mionetto USA for at least six (6) months prior to the start date of the scholarship.
- Applicant’s parent/guardian must be employed by Freixenet Mionetto USA at the time of award announcement.
Scholarship Requirements: Applicants must write an essay of 350-500 words on ONE of the following prompts:
- Curiosity – Describe a time when your curiosity led you to explore a new subject, skill, or activity. How did this sense of wonder and exploration shape your understanding of the world? Explain how embracing curiosity has influenced your personal growth and expanded your perspective.
- Kindness – Reflect on a moment where you made a conscious decision to act with kindness, compassion, or empathy. How did this experience affect others, and how did it impact your own sense of identity? Discuss how prioritizing kindness has shaped your relationships and values.
- Growth – Share a personal experience where stepping outside your comfort zone led to significant personal development. What inspired you to take that leap, and how did this experience challenge or change you? Explain how this growth has influenced the way you approach new challenges and opportunities.
- Innovation – Think of a time when you used creativity or out-of-the-box thinking to solve a problem. What was the issue, and how did your innovative approach lead to a positive outcome? Describe how this experience has shaped your problem-solving skills and your willingness to take risks.
Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2025