Category: Invest In Youth

Building a Community of Learners: Edward W. Solomon Scholarship Recipient Caitlin Cooper on Music, Teamwork, and Teaching

Posted on: Sep 8, 2026

After two years teaching junior high band, orchestra, and choir in the Napa Valley Unified School District, Caitlin Cooper is more committed than ever to becoming the best educator she can be. With the help of the Edward W. Solomon Scholarship — offered by the California Retired Teachers Association and administered by Napa Valley Community…

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Rooted in Oaxaca, Built for Berkeley: Changemaker Scholar Tania Navarette Rios

Posted on: Aug 13, 2026

Napa High School graduate Tania Navarette Rios always considered herself an artist. Yet, as she got older, she discovered new things about herself, namely her skill in math and passion for sustainability. After considering who she’d become, Tania decided to pursue a career that could encompass all those facets: civil or environmental engineering. This fall,…

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A Summer in Oxford, England Opens New Doors for Coppola Scholar Saniya Chandy

Posted on: Jan 14, 2026

For as long as she can remember, 16-year-old Saniya Chandy has been drawn to medicine—especially the kind of human-centered care that helped her family through a difficult period. After her parent suffered a chronic injury, she realized, “I want to help families and everyday people who are going through struggles. This is my passion, helping…

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2026 Scholarships are OPEN

Posted on: Jan 5, 2026

🎓ANNOUNCING 2026 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! We’re excited to announce that applications for NVCF’s 2026 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…

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Coming Soon: 2026 Scholarships in Napa Valley! | Próximamente: Becas 2026 en Napa Valley!

Posted on: Dec 8, 2025

ANNOUNCING 2026 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 learning trades like welding, machining, automotive tech and more Calistoga Jr./Sr. High School Students studying music And more! *View…

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Meet Kent Rasmussen and Celia Ramsay

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

In their 1885 Napa Victorian home, Kent Rasmussen and Celia Ramsay are surrounded by art, much of it collected at local charity auctions and events—including Nimbus Arts’ NIMBASH. A love of art is just one of the passions Kent and Celia have cultivated over their 40 years of marriage and entrepreneurship. Together, they built Rasmussen…

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