Napa Valley Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 30

Award Deadline: Mar 2, 2026


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

2026 Applications are Now OPEN. Deadline for Submission: March 2, 2026

Scholarships Open Year-Round

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

  • Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship: For employees of vineyards/wineries or their dependents, and for students pursuing viticulture or enology certificates.
  • Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: For students pursuing degrees or certificates in veterinary medicine or animal health.

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 to 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
  • Barbara J. BJ Wells Scholarship
  • Changemaker Scholarship
  • Committed Scholarship
  • Coppola Family Travel Scholarship (open to 10th grade & 11th grade students as well)
  • Daisy Cavalli Scholarship
  • Dave Smith Scholarship
  • El Futuro Educational Scholarship
  • Emerging Environmental Leaders Scholarship
  • Fruit of the Vine Scholarship
  • George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship
  • Lenore Hirsch-Jay Falk Scholarship
  • Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship (applications open year-round)
  • Skilled Trades Scholarship

Napa Valley College Students

  • Barbara J. BJ Wells Scholarship
  • Dave Smith Scholarship
  • El Futuro Educational Scholarship
  • Emerging Environmental Leaders Scholarship
  • Fruit of the Vine Scholarship
  • George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship
  • Healthcare Scholarship
  • Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship (applications open year-round)
  • Skilled Trades Scholarship

Napa County Nursing Students

  • Healthcare Scholarship

For Trade or Vocational Schools

  • Amy and Hank Stockton 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)
  • Skilled Trades Scholarship

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

Applications Open January 5-March 2, 2026 

How to Apply:

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 01, 2026
$25,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:EarnestDeterminedMovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the scholarship will be...

Owl Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$50,000
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...

No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in...

A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.SelectionOne (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the...

$10,000
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...

Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$25,000
Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving one student $25,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from our Niche Direct Admissions partner colleges.Apply for our $25,000 No Essay Scholarship...

Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,000
The Christian Connector offers various scholarship drawings for Christian/Faith Based colleges and universities. All of the information services provided by The Christian Connector are offered absolutely free!Eligibility:Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college.About:The Christian Connector offers a...

Giveaways are my Valentine Award

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$2,500
Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.To be eligible for the Scholarship you:A)...

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
$1,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2026.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

ELCA Fund for Leaders Scholarships

Deadline: Feb 20, 2026
$5,000
Fund for Leaders has been offering scholarships for students at ELCA seminaries who are pursuing rostered ministry in the ELCA since 2000. In the 2025-2026 academic year alone, the fund will provide nearly $3.2 million in scholarships to 458 ELCA seminary students.Eligibility and selection criteria vary across the different types of scholarships available:The ELCA Fund for Leaders Direct Full-Tuition Scholarship...