Next Virtual Auction Set for September 14-23, 2026
June 3, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Foundation (PRWCAF) awards $30,000 in scholarships to 12 graduating seniors from three North San Luis Obispo County high schools including, Paso Robles High School, Templeton High School, and Atascadero High School. These scholarships were made possible by proceeds from the 2025 Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction.
Each student selected for a PRWCAF scholarship demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and a strong commitment to their educational goals. The Foundation’s evaluation process considers GPA, extracurricular activities, personal essays, letters of recommendation, and unique personal circumstances.
“Reading applications for these scholarships is a highlight of my year,” said Maggie Tillman, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board Member and Owner of Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery. “These are local kids with real ambition, and the Virtual Auction is how our industry gets to recognize and root for them in a tangible way. The Paso Robles community and the wine industry are deeply intertwined, and getting to support local students is a gift.”
Congratulations to the 2026 Paso Robles Wine Country Scholarship Recipients:
- Anadelia Esteban Galvez, Paso Robles High School
- Emma Garrett, Atascadero High School
- Kate Harrington, Paso Robles High School
- Kingston Lacy, Paso Robles High School
- Stella Needles, Templeton High School
- Katherine Nicholson, Templeton High School
- Hector Rendon, Paso Robles High School
- Valeria Sandoval, Atascadero High School
- Emily Santoro, Paso Robles High School
- Kyla Schwartz, Templeton High School
- Calvin Thompson, Paso Robles High School
- William Wallace, Templeton High School
Scholarship recipients will receive their awards at high school scholarship award ceremonies this week. Awarded amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,000.
The 2025 auction featured 35 custom-curated packages with wines, overnight stays, and exclusive experiences, drawing enthusiastic bids from across the U.S. Top lots included curated Paso Robles getaways, winemaker-hosted dinners, and rare library wine collections.
Save the Date: September 14-23, 2026
Mark your calendars! The Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction returns this September with one-of-a-kind packages featuring wines, experiences, and hospitality from across Paso Robles Wine Country. Proceeds will once again support scholarships and local nonprofit organizations. Learn more and register to bid at PasoWine.com. For more information or to get involved in the 2026 auction, please contact the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance at info@pasowine.com.
ABOUT PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Foundation (PRWCAF) is the philanthropic arm of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. The 501(c)(3) was founded to support education, health, and community-building initiatives in north San Luis Obispo County, the Foundation raises funds through the annual Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction. Proceeds benefit graduating high school seniors through scholarships and support a variety of local nonprofit organizations and causes.
