Pernod Ricard USA Scholarship Program
Pernod Ricard USA has established a scholarship program to assist children of Pernod Ricard USA, Pernod Ricard Bottling, Pernod Ricard Winemakers and NADL employees who plan to continue their education in college.
Pernod Ricard USA Scholarship Program
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associationsPernod Ricard USA Scholarship Program, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Pernod Ricard USA Scholarship Program must be:
- Dependent* children, age 24 and under, of full-time Pernod Ricard USA, Pernod Ricard Bottling, Pernod Ricard Winemakers or NADL employees who have a minimum of one (1) year of employment as of the application deadline and are still employed at the time the award check is mailed.
*Dependent children are defined as biological, stepchildren or legally adopted children or children of registered domestic partners living in the employee’s household or primarily supported by the employee. - High school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates, who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.
Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award. Up to 5 awards will be granted. Awards are not renewable; however, students that have not received an award may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. Students may receive an award one time only.
Awards are for undergraduate study only.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
- Academic record
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Work experience
- A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
- Unusual personal or family circumstances
- An online recommendation
Financial need is not considered.
Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of Pernod Ricard USA play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Notification
All applicants will be notified in March.
Notifications are sent via email. When setting up your account, avoid using a school or work email. Instead, use an active, personal email address that you will continue to have access to.
Please make sure to add studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org as well as the program email address as safe senders in your email contact list.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Pernod Ricard USA. Payment is made in August.
Requirements
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
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- A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
- Student name
- School name
- Grades
- Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
- A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.
One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time.
