Vaughn Dell Scholarship

With the support of Linda Morice and the Dell family, Wine Tasmania is pleased to launch the new Vaughn Dell Scholarship in 2026.

In honour of Vaughn Dell. The Tasmanian wine community lost a much loved and respected friend when Vaughn suddenly passed away on 19 May 2020 at just 39 years of age. Together with Linda, Vaughn’s relentless desire to learn and excel is reflected in the meticulous Sinapius vineyard and wines. Never one to do things the easy way or follow others, Vaughn's curiosity, positive attitude, determination and generosity were an inspiration for many. Vaughn was a recipient of the Dr Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship in 2017, on which this new scholarship is based.

Wine Tasmania would like to acknowledge the Alcorso Foundation for instigating the Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship, which saw eight Tasmanian wine professionals undertake self-directed study travel during 2011-18 exploring sustainability and innovation of relevance to themselves, their business and the whole Tasmanian wine community.

The new Vaughn Dell Scholarship provides a total annual grant of up to $10,000 to support wine sector professionals based in Tasmania undertake study-based travel. The funding may be awarded to a single recipient or divided among multiple successful applicants, depending on the quality and scope of the proposals received. The 2026 program is offered for travel being undertaken between July 2026 and June 2027.

Expressions of interest for the 2026 Vaughn Dell Scholarship are invited by 30 May 2026.

The 2026 Vaughn Dell Scholarship is supported by the Tasmanian Government.