Category: Invest In Youth

Our Biggest Year Yet: $516,000 in Scholarships for Local Students

Posted on: Aug 27, 2025

This year, we reached a milestone worth celebrating: Napa Valley Community Foundation awarded $516,078 in scholarships to 113 students—the largest amount in our history. From first-generation college students to future engineers, nurses, and business leaders, these scholarships are helping local students take their next big step at community colleges, universities, and vocational programs across the…

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A Scholarship Rooted in Compassion and Service

Posted on: Jan 29, 2025

Sabrina Robinson and Jenna Scherer are two passionate students making strides in the veterinary field with the help of Napa Valley Community Foundation’s Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship. Both women share a deep commitment to caring for animals and a desire to give back to their communities, embodying the spirit of Dr. Bachman’s…

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Now Open: 2025 Scholarships in Napa Valley! | ¡Abiertas Ahora: Becas 2025 en Napa Valley!

Posted on: Jan 6, 2025

We’re excited to announce that applications for NVCF’s 2025 Scholarships are officially open! Whether you’re pursuing higher education, vocational training, or professional development, there’s a scholarship opportunity for you. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Seniors Graduating from Napa County High Schools Students at Napa Valley College Napa County Nursing Students Napa County Teachers/Educators Napa County Veterans Viticulture…

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Coming Soon: 2025 Scholarships in Napa Valley! | Próximamente: Becas 2025 en Napa Valley!

Posted on: Dec 4, 2024

📢 ANNOUNCING 2025 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! 🎓 💡 WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Seniors graduating from Napa County high schools Students at Napa Valley College Napa County nursing students Napa County teachers/educators Napa County veterans Viticulture and enology students Veterinary students Students in trades like welding, machining, automotive tech, and more Calistoga Jr./Sr. High students studying music And…

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Grant Spotlight: Community Resources for Children

Posted on: Nov 14, 2024

Community Resources for Children’s (CRC) Active Minds program fosters school readiness among two-to-three-year-olds, the majority of whom are from low-income homes and have no previous preschool experience. The program teaches parents to guide their child’s natural curiosity and learning, emphasizing the role parents play as their child’s first and most important teachers. Over the 8-week…

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NVCF Opens Two Scholarships to Support Educational Advancement and Career Development

Posted on: Nov 1, 2024

We are excited to announce two new scholarship opportunities available through Napa Valley Community Foundation! These scholarships provide vital opportunities for local students and vineyard workers and their families. Coppola Family Travel Scholarship This one-time award offers financial assistance to high school students in Napa County (grades 10-12) to participate in a summer enrichment program in the…

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A Determined Path: Ana Ortega’s Journey in Viticulture

Posted on: Oct 8, 2024

Growing up in Napa, Ana Ortega's family roots run deep in agriculture and the wine industry. As the child of Mexican immigrants who worked in hospitality and in the vineyards, Ana felt a natural pull towards studying viticulture and enology.   After a formative summer mentorship experience through the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Field of Opportunity…

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NVCF Awards More Than $500,000 in Scholarships

Posted on: Sep 9, 2024

The future of Napa Valley's students just got a little brighter. We are excited to announce $505,000 in scholarship awards to support local students in pursuing their educational goals this year. A total of 64 scholarships have been distributed to 57 deserving students, with 67% identifying as First-Generation College Students, meaning neither parent has obtained…

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A $200,000 Investment in Youth

Posted on: Jun 27, 2024

At NVCF, we believe that all young people have the potential to become confident and contributing adults. However, while gifts and talents are evenly distributed, access and opportunities are not. To address these inequities, we make grant distributions every year under a program area called Invest in Youth, which supports nonprofit and school-based projects that…

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