Bridging the gaps

If you are a Napa County high school senior, teacher, veteran, Napa Valley College student or Calistoga music student, Napa County healthcare student, or non-supervisory or entry-level winery/vineyard worker, we may have a scholarship for you.  

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A collage of NVCF scholarship recipients.

Scholarships Open Year-Round

The following scholarships accept applications anytime throughout the year, but funding is first-come, first served: 

Apply early and before your academic term ends so we have time to review and award while you’re enrolled. Please review each scholarship’s page for specific eligibility and submission details. 

Scholarships Open Once a Year (January–March)

2026 Applications will open January 5, 2026.

The following scholarships accept applications only once a year. Awards are given to students who plan to start their program in summer or fall. 

All applications are reviewed after the deadline, so there is no advantage to submitting early within the application window. Click on a scholarship name to read about its requirements and guidelines. 

Employees of Vineyards/Wineries or their Dependents
El Futuro Educational Scholarship
Fruit of the Vine Scholarship
Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship (applications open year-round)

Napa County Graduating High School Seniors
Amy and Hank Stockton Scholarship
Skilled Trades Scholarship
Changemaker Scholarship
Committed Scholarship
Daisy Cavalli Scholarship
Dave Smith Scholarship
El Futuro Educational Scholarship
Fruit of the Vine Scholarship
George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship
Lenore Hirsch-Jay Falk Scholarship
Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship (applications open year-round)

Napa Valley College Students
Skilled Trades Scholarship
Dave Smith Scholarship
El Futuro Educational Scholarship
Fruit of the Vine Scholarship
George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship
Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship (applications open year-round)
Healthcare Scholarship

Napa County Nursing Students
Healthcare Scholarship

For Trade or Vocational Schools
Amy and Hank Stockton Scholarship
Skilled Trades Scholarship
Daisy Cavalli Scholarship
Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship
Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship (for viticulture or enology certificates, applications open year-round)

Napa County Teachers/Educators
Judith B. Cutcomb Scholarship
Edward W. Solomon Scholarship

Napa County Veterans
George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship

Veterinary Students
Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship (applications open year-round)

Calistoga Jr./Sr. High School Students studying music
Ted Kohler Music Scholarship

2026 Applications will open January 5, 2026

Contact Us

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

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