Apply for a scholarship (or two)
Most Napa Valley Community Foundation scholarships are open once a year from January through March.
Two scholarships — the Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship and the Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship — are now available year-round with separate rolling applications.
All scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and have unique application requirements.
Timeline for Scholarships Open Once a Year (January-March)
(You can find a full list of scholarships under our Scholarship Opportunities page)
- Application is available online: January 5, 2026
- Applications are due: March 2, 2026
- Award and denial notifications sent: April through May 2026
- Deadline to accept award: June 1, 2026
- Scholarship checks mailed: June through August
- Renewal applications open June 1 and close July 1 each year
Timeline for Scholarships Open Year-Round
Applications for these scholarships are accepted at any time throughout the year, but funding is first-come, first served.
Each has a separate online application link below.
Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship
For employees of vineyards or wineries, their dependents, and students pursuing viticulture or enology certificates.
▶ Apply for the Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship
Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
For students pursuing degrees or certificates in veterinary medicine or animal health.
▶ Apply for the Dr. Rick Bachman Scholarship
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For questions regarding scholarships, contact Lupe Reyes at (707) 254-9565 or scholarships@napavalleycf.org
Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda en español sobre las becas, llame a Lupe Reyes al número (707) 254-9565 o mándenos un correo electrónico a scholarships@napavalleycf.org