Martin Bleck Memorial Scholarship
For Studies in Culinary, Hospitality, Vitaculture*, or Oenology**
2024 Award Amount $1500.00

Martin Bleck (1968-2022) described himself as a self-taught and unknown catering chef. He made a name for himself through the Subterra-A Wine Cellar Restaurant and Rogue Gourmet Catering.
This scholarship is in honor of the "flavors" Martin Bleck brought to our 'Berg. Also in memory of his creative and generous spirit and how he shared his time and talent within our community. SICV want to continue honoring his contributions and encourage other rising stars to follow this same passion for food and flavor through scholarships for culinary, hospitality, viticulture, and oenology.
This scholarship is in honor of the "flavors" Martin Bleck brought to our 'Berg. Also in memory of his creative and generous spirit and how he shared his time and talent within our community. SICV want to continue honoring his contributions and encourage other rising stars to follow this same passion for food and flavor through scholarships for culinary, hospitality, viticulture, and oenology.
Eligibility:
All application materials must be submitted either online (filled pdf, screenshot, or photo upload are all accepted) to [email protected] or mailed to Soroptimist of Chehalem Valley PO Box 973 Newberg, Oregon 97132 on or before May 4, 2024.
Scholarship winner will be notified after May 15.
- Women pursuing education or training in Hospitality, Culinary, Viticulture, or Oenology
- Ages 17-60 years
- Resident of Yamhill, Washington, Marion, Polk counties
All application materials must be submitted either online (filled pdf, screenshot, or photo upload are all accepted) to [email protected] or mailed to Soroptimist of Chehalem Valley PO Box 973 Newberg, Oregon 97132 on or before May 4, 2024.
Scholarship winner will be notified after May 15.

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