Developing Leadership Program Scholarships to attend DISCUS Academy

Developing Leadership Program Scholarships to Attend DISCUS Academy

Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) Foundation 501(c)3 is pleased to offer (2) Developing Leadership Program Scholarships to attend the 2025 DISCUS Academy. The Leadership Program is an eight-month commitment consisting of virtual and in-person elements.

The Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation is able to provide these scholarships due to the generous support of our donors.

Closed & Under Review

Scholarships open September 3, 2024

Scholarships close November 15, 2024

Recipients notified January 2025

Please send questions about the application or process to education@distilledspirits.org

The Developing Leadership Program is designed for any professional with an interest in growing their leadership skills. This program will transform early-stage managers into true leaders, by learning your leadership style, developing interpersonal skills, and understanding how to build and manage a high-performance team. Entrepreneurs, new managers, and employees with limited management experience are encouraged to apply.

These scholarships are open to members and non-members of WOTVS as well as members and non-members of DISCUS. DISCUS Academy has set the criteria for selection of recipients and selection of the recipients will be made by DISCUS Academy. Applicants will be chosen based on their demonstrated leadership potential, initiative and commitment to the industry. Participants should be prepared to engage in self-reflection and introspective work required by this course and be prepared to put their leadership commitment into action following the program. The Leadership Certificate will use a selection process that maximizes diversity of the participant cohort.

Applicants will be chosen based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative and commitment to the industry.
Those who are emerging leaders seeking opportunities to grow and develop.
Applicants should be prepared to engage in self-reflection and introspective work required by this course and be prepared to put their leadership commitment into action following the program.
Only candidates who commit to the involvement and participation in the entire program will be considered.
In selection, we seek diversity in all aspects to enrich the cohort with diverse opinions and experiences.

DISCUS Academy is committed to upholding the principles of diversity and equality in all areas of its work, seeking to ensure that all participants and other stakeholders are treated fairly and equally at all times. In accordance with this policy, minorities, people with disabilities, people of all genders, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

2025 Program Deliverables

Cornell Leadership Program Certificate
DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate
Dare to Lead Certificate of Completion
Personality Type Indicator Report
Kick-off Session in DC (hotel and meals included in program fee)
Leadership Retreat (hotel and meals included in program fee)
Connected and engaged cohort
Better understanding of the self
Tools to develop skilled leadership

2025 Program Components (Subject to change prior to program start):

February 27-28 (2 Days)	In-person Introductory Kick-off in Washington, DC (hotel and meals cost included in program fee)
March 21	Type Indicator Workshop + Cornell Orientation (2.5 hrs)
March - April (asynchronous course)	Cornell Class #1 – Active Listening & Processing Feedback
April 4	Stress and Health as a Leader (2 hrs)
April 18	Cornell Cohort Call #1 (1 hr) Course #1 Discussion
April - May (asynchronous course)	Cornell Class #2 – Electives: The Psychology of Getting Things Done Power & Gender Dynamics Leading for Creativity & Innovation
May 9	Cornell Cohort Call #2 (1 hr) Course #2 Discussion
May - June (asynchronous course)	Cornell Class #3 – Electives: Fostering an Inclusive Environment Negotiation Skills Creating Advantage Through Entrepreneurial Thinking
May 30	Cohort Call for class #3 (1 hr) Course #3 Discussion
June - July (asynchronous course)	Cornell Class #4 - Applying Strategic Influence
June 13	Dare to Lead Leadership Training (Part 1) (3 hrs)
August - September (asynchronous course)	Cornell Class #5 - Becoming a Powerful Leader
July 11 July 25 August 15	Cornell Cohort Call #4 (1 hr) Dare to Lead Leadership Training (3 hrs) Dare to Lead Leadership Training (3 hrs)
September 12 September 28- October 1 (3 nights)	Cornell Cohort Call #5 (1 hr) Course #5 Discussion In-person Leadership Retreat and Graduation (mandatory) (hotel and meals cost included in program fee)