THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN.
THE 2025 PROGRAM WILL AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS FROM $3,000 TO $10,000!
Please read the following before continuing to the application sites.
Before proceeding, please know this is a ONE YEAR, NON RECURRING SCHOLARSHIP for all three levels of the program awards. . .PAST RECIPIENTS ARE INELIGIBLE TO REAPPLY. Thank you.
The Christermon Foundation is a non-profit organization of the California Licensed Beverage Alcohol Industry. It was established in 1987 to support worthy charities and develop a scholarship program. The mission of the Foundation is to demonstrate and promote a positive image for our industry within the community.
Since 1988 the Foundation has awarded over 7.7 million dollars to California students whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian is proprietor of or employed full time by an individual or corporation holding a California liquor, spirits or beer license. Employment opportunities include restaurants, hotels, airlines, retailers, wineries, distributors, suppliers etc. etc. etc. Additional employment requirements are listed on each application.
Beverage Industry scholarships are sponsored and supported by manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and customers within the industry who provide scholarships for young people who have demonstrated their commitment to community service and doing good for others. Scholarship funding is also generated by proceeds from six annual foundation events. The foundation is proud to manager and maintain the program in its entirety.
The Christermon Foundation is named for the founder's three children: Christopher, Eric and Monique. The Steeple Logo is a rendition of the UC Berkeley Campanile. The Foundation is NOT affiliated with any religious organization.
The licensed California Beverage Industry offers scholarships in amounts from $3,000 to $10,000 to qualified High School seniors and Community College transfer students who will attend an accredited four-year college or university beginning Fall, 2025. A third program, the POST GRADUATE award applies to individuals employed within the California beverage industry and plan to continue their education while continuing their employment/career path in the California beverage industry.
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR THE ABOVE AWARDS?
Please read the following Pre-Qualification requirements for each of the three application options.
APPLICATION STEPS: **YOUR'25 PORTAL SITE on this page WILL BE OPERATIONAL ONCE YOU COMPLETE AND GENERATE YOUR APPLICATION.
1. Select and read qualifications for one of three scholarship applications below.
2. Once you feel you meet ALL qualifications, click the application tab to transfer to the appropriate document . Once completed, click generate. You will receive notification that application was submitted and then able to fill out your portal and submit other required documents.
3. RESPONDING TO RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION. If everything has been downloaded into your portal by due date of 2/15/25, we confirm via message in your portal (usually two-weeks after due-date) indicating to be on look out for emails from scholarships@christermon.com. IF we find documents missing, portal is empty, documents unreadable or other issues regarding your application, we will contact you by email ONCE before removing your candidacy.
This is the reason we also ask for your parent's email address within the HS and CC applications . . .we know this is a very busy time as candidates complete applications to universities and we do not want you to miss important emails from us, therefore we copy your parent.
4. PLEASE NOTE: Involvement in HS activities AND community service are integral for successful candidates. If you are unable to demonstrate either within your high school or community college worksheet or essay, please do not apply for this award.
ALSO POST GRADUTATE APPLICANTS MUST PLAN TO REMAIN EMPLOYED WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA LICENSED BEVERAGE INDUSTRY. . .if this is your intent, PLEASE do not apply for this award.
A. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES:
1. Your parent, grandparent, legal guardian is employed with a California Company holding a valid California liquor/wine/beer license as detailed above. Additional prerequisites and employment options are detailed on the application site.
Employment by student or other than above, does not qualify. AND, if you cannot demonstrate employment affiliation with a licensed California Beverage Alcohol company with a licensed California Beverage Alcohol company for your parent/grandparent or confirmed guardian, please do not not apply for this award. License requirements will be checked with the ABC.
2. You will graduate from a California High School in 2025 and attend a four-year university beginning Fall, 2025. a) Ineligible are students attending high school outside California, b) Those planning to attend a community college, and c) Students already enrolled at a four-year university.
** Candidates planning to first attend a community college can re-apply through the community college application upon transfer to a four-year school.
3. You were involved in high school extra-curricular school activities during both Junior and Senior year.
4. You are able to demonstrate outstanding community service as evidenced by your student-written essay, AND confirmed within your required worksheet: The essay Prompt will be given when you complete the HS application.
The essay will count for 60% of the application process. Balance is based on school activities, community involvement and attention to essay formatting and details.
5. Scholarship recipients will be notified early to mid May. All recipients will be honored at the July award dinner, July 18 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. Recipient attendance at the awards ceremony is prerequisite to receiving the scholarship, there are NO special circumstances that apply.
Photos from the 2024 dinner are available in the scholarship photo gallery at the scholarship dinner webpage site.
6. This is a ONE-YEAR, non-recurring scholarship.
7. You follow important directions, details, deadlines and specific requirements as listed on the application. Student portals must contain all documents on or before February 15, 2025. Applications submitted after 2/15/25 will not be considered. High School academic records can be transmitted into portals by 3/1 if necessary.
8. FINAL IMPORTANT NOTE: IF you are awarded one of the 2025 scholarships for high school students, but your plans change and you will first attend a two-year school before transferring to a four-year university - Your original HS scholarship award IS not held in your name pending your transfer - (upon your notification, the original award will be given to the next in line student.) Upon your acceptance at a four-year university, you must re-apply as a community college transfer applicant, submitting the required documents into a new portal.
B. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER CANDIDATES:
1. FIRST STEP and MOST IMPORTANT. Your parent, grandparent, legal guardian is currently employed with a California Company holding a valid California liquor/wine/beer license. Employment by student or other than parent/grandparent DOES NOT qualify.
Additional prerequisites and options are detailed on the application site. If you cannot document the above employment status, please do not apply for this scholarship.
2. Candidate will transfer from a California Community College to an accredited four-year college or university beginning with the Fall 2025 term/semester.
Ineligible are: A. Candidates transferring from a community college outside California. B. Candidates already enrolled at a four-year university.
3. Candidate is able to demonstrate outstanding community service as evidenced by the student-written essay. Essay prompt will be given within the application. Essay's count for 60% of the application process - remaining percentage applies to essay formatting, deadlines, and general detail requirements.
4. Candidate will follow application details with attention to document transmission dates, etc. Student portals must contain all documents on or before February 15, 2025. Those submitted after 2/15/25 will not be considered.
5. Scholarship recipients will be notified early-to mid May. All recipients will be honored at the July 18th award dinner. Recipient attendance at the award ceremony is pre-requisite to receiving the scholarship - there are no special circumstances that apply.
Photos from the 2024 dinner are available in the scholarship photo gallery at the scholarship dinner home page.
6. This is a one-year, non-recurring scholarship.
C. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS FOR 'POST GRADUATE' SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATES:
1. The Post-Graduate is for individuals employed with a company holding a California beverage industry license.
These individuals hold a bachelors degree from an accredited university and plan to pursue a post-degree to further enhance their career path while remaining employed within in the licensed California beverage industry. If this is not your goal, please DO NOT apply for this award.
3. The Post Graduate application lists specific details to complete and transmit documents into portals on or before February 15, 2025.
4. This is a one-year, non-recurring award, open ONLY to California residents.