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OIB - EDUCATIONAL FUND
​(OIBEF)​
STUDENT Scholarship Info, Application & Process


Please find an OVERVIEW of OIBEF, STUDENT APPLICATION & PROCESS for the Annual OIBEF Scholarship offering.

The below Tri-fold OVERVIEW Brochure explains the objective & requirements.
The below APPLICATION & PROCESS for a STUDENT explains all the requirements for consideration.

The below documents can be downloaded for your offline review of qualifications & document submission required to be consider by our Scholarship Committee. Once you review the information and you feel that you meet the qualifications, please follow the below information.

STUDENT application period is open for 2026

CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE FOLLOWING (3) STUDENTS FOR 2024, EACH RECEIVING $1,000
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Instructions on Submitting Applications*

The application has three parts:
  • the student application form,
  • most recent academic transcripts,
  • and at least one letter of recommendation.

Here are the steps.
(NOTE: IT’S CRITICAL THAT ALL OF THESE STEPS BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY TO ENSURE PROPER RECEIPT OF ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS BY THE OIBEF SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE):
  1. STUDENTS: Go to the OIB Chapter of the website / homepage (www.oibaws.org). Click on the OIBEF section noted on the right-side of the homepage. Select STUDENT section, that brings you to the Application info & documents. Review the info, download the scholarship application. The completed application along with the student 500 word essay should then be emailed to the OIBEF Chairman at [email protected] . Notification emails are sent to you once your application has been received and upon completion of the application process.
  2. RECOMMENDERS (or STUDENT submitting a recommendation on their behalf):  You will submit a letter of recommendation to the OIBEF Scholarship Chairman by email to:  [email protected] . Notification emails are sent to recommenders that your document has been received.  
  3. TRANSCRIPTS: Each student must arrange to have their official academic transcripts sent directly to the OIBEF Scholarship Chairman by email to:  [email protected] 

* The OIBEF does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or gender.
* The decisions of the Scholarship Committee will be final.


The Committee would prefer all documents submitted to be in a PDF format, if possible, for ease of review & processing.

If you have questions on these procedures please contact Stanley Barwikowski, Chairman OIBEF at 910-880-3652 for further assistance.
​​Thank you for your interest in this scholarship program. We look forward to receiving your documents & considering your qualifications!

Educational Fund OVERVIEW Brochure
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2026 Scholarship Application & Overview
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      • 2025 OIB Most Recent Events >
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        • Celebrity Wines - Sept 2025
        • Domaine Bousquet - Aug 2025
        • Banville Merchants - Pala Wines Jun 2025
        • Raymond Winery Cab's - May 2025
        • Wine Spectator Top 100 - Apr 2025
        • Texas Wines - Mar 2025
        • Anchor Rock Vineyards - Feb 2025
        • Dobbins Creek Vineyards - Jan 2025
      • 2024 OIB Events Section >
        • 2024 National Conference
        • Trick or Treat Do You Dare - Oct 2024
        • National Tasting Project - Sep 2024
        • Australian Wines - Aug 2024
        • Merlot Around The World - Jun 2024
        • Rhone Rangers - May 2024
        • Affordable Cabernet Sauvignon - Apr 2024
        • Wine & a Song II - Mar 2024
        • South African Wine Safari - Feb 2024
        • Exploring Rojia - Jan 2024
      • Past OIB Events (Under Rework)
    • OIB Chapter River Cruise Info
    • OIB Chapter - Board of Directors
    • How to Register & Pay for Chapter Meetings
    • Where OIB Chapter Meets
    • The OIB Grapevine (Blog) General Topics
    • OIB Event Pairing Recipes Page
    • Chapter Wine Swap - NEW!
    • Volunteers Sheet for Events
    • Sample Thank You Letter for Winery
  • 2025 OIB Calendar
  • AWS - National HQ
    • About AWS National - as of 3/25/2025
    • How to Join / Renew with the American Wine Society
    • Upcoming AWS National Events
    • AWS Logo Merchandise
    • National Tasting Project
    • AWS Super Tasting Series Masterclass
    • AWS Newsletters - FYI Only
  • Wine Education Info
    • AWS Wine Tasting - Evaluation Sheets
    • AWS How To Use Wine Evaluation Sheet
    • AWS How To Taste Wine
    • Food & Wine Pairing Basics - Wine Folly
    • 7 Ways to Stay Healthy and Drink Wine - Wine Folly
    • 7 Stunning American Winery Estates You Need to Visit
    • Italian Wine - Taste The Passion Ad
    • Wine Related Game Items
  • OIB Chapter Member Survey Results - June 2025
  • Wineries in NC & SC
  • AWS - NC & SC Sister Chapters
    • AWS - Southport NC Chapter
    • AWS - Shallotte NC Chapter
    • AWS - Myrtle Beach SC Chapter
  • Local Area - What's Happening
    • NC Brunswick Islands Events
    • Myrtle Beach Events Calendar
    • Wilmington NC Area Events
  • OIB Past Yearly Event Calendars for Reference
  • Remembering Fred Garstka
  • Remembering Jeffrey Salter
  • Remembering George Trombetta
  • Remembering John Willets
  • Remembering Jim Kraut
  • Remembering Joe Marrone
  • Remembering Mary Lou Salter