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 country.
We distributed a total of 124 scholarships, with 80% of recipients identifying as First-Generation College Students—meaning neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree.
By the Numbers:
- 124 scholarships totaling $516,078
- 113 students supported
- 80% are First-Generation College Students
- 36% of scholarships awarded to students attending community colleges
- 72% of students speak a language other than English at home
Our students are enrolling at a wide range of institutions, including local schools like Napa Valley College, Solano Community College, and Pacific Union College, University of California campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz, California State Universities such as Chico, Fresno, Sacramento, San Marcos, and San Jose, and private and out-of-state schools including Santa Clara University, Spelman College, and the University of Washington.
“Our scholarship program keeps growing, and this year marks our biggest investment yet,” said Lupe Reyes, Director of Grants and Scholarships for NVCF “Behind every award is a student with a story of determination and hope—and all too often, hardship—and they inspire us every day. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors, whose partnership ensures that more students each year have the chance to pursue their dreams.”…