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Engineering a Path Forward: Committed Scholar Elias Escobar Argueta’s Journey to UC Santa Barbara

Posted on: Jul 27, 2026

Closing out his high school career with the invention of a patent-pending portable cooling device for wildland firefighters and agricultural workers, 18-year-old Elias Escobar Argueta is already well on his way to achieving his dream of becoming a mechanical engineer. Elias was only nine years old when he and his family left their home in…

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Forging a Better Future: How Skilled Trades Scholarship Recipient Sean Jones Found Direction Through Welding

Posted on: Jul 2, 2026

Welding technology student Sean Jones is ready. At 26, after a childhood spent moving from home to home, city to city, he’s finally found where he’s meant to be. “This time I’m going to college, and I’m taking all the right classes, and everything is making sense,” Sean said. “It’s like for once in my…

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How the El Futuro Educational Scholarship Is Helping Antoniues Gregory Build a Future in Wine

Posted on: Jun 23, 2026

Antoniues Gregory didn't follow a traditional path into winemaking. He grew up in Detroit, worked his way up from sales associate to cellar master at an urban winery in downtown Detroit, and spent years building hands-on knowledge of the craft before he ever set foot in Napa Valley. Interested in growing his skills and knowledge,…

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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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How the Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Helped Andy Romo Pursue His Passion for Winemaking

Posted on: Oct 17, 2025

When Andy Romo enrolled in Walla Walla Community College’s Enology & Viticulture program in 2021, he brought nearly two decades of experience—and a determination to earn the credentials he needed to advance further. “I was already working in the wine industry before going to school, but didn’t have an educational certificate, and felt like I…

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Now open year-round: Two NVCF scholarships with rolling applications

Posted on: Oct 17, 2025

Now open year-round: Two NVCF scholarships with rolling applications Good news for Napa Valley students and working learners: two of our scholarships are now available year-round and accept applications on a rolling basis. That means you can apply now—no need to wait for the spring window. Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Supports employees of vineyards or…

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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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Engineering a Path Forward: Committed Scholar Elias Escobar Argueta’s Journey to UC Santa Barbara

Forging a Better Future: How Skilled Trades Scholarship Recipient Sean Jones Found Direction Through Welding

How the El Futuro Educational Scholarship Is Helping Antoniues Gregory Build a Future in Wine

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

2026 Scholarships are OPEN

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

Meet Kent Rasmussen and Celia Ramsay

How the Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Helped Andy Romo Pursue His Passion for Winemaking

Now open year-round: Two NVCF scholarships with rolling applications

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

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