Category: Scholarships

From Handyman to RN: Jason Pofi’s Inspiring Journey in Healthcare

Posted on: Sep 12, 2023

Lifelong Bay Area resident, Jason Pofi, 53, has worn many hats in the healthcare field. From roles as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Jason's dedication to the field is evident. Now, he's embarking on a new chapter by returning to school to become…

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NVCF Awards More Than $625,000 in Education Grants and Scholarships

Posted on: Sep 6, 2023

Here at Napa Valley Community Foundation, we are thrilled to announce the awarding of more than $625,000 in education grants and scholarships this year, marking a significant investment in the future of our community's students. 2023 Scholarship Highlights: Total Scholarship Awarded: $438,210 Number of Awards: 80 Beneficiary Students: 66 Median Award Amount: $2,000 Our scholarship…

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Julieta Carrillo: Charting a Path in Healthcare

Posted on: Aug 30, 2023

Julieta Carrillo marked her 11th birthday aboard a bus, traveling with her family from Jalisco, Mexico to Los Angeles, in pursuit of a new life in the United States. Her parents were determined to seek a bright future for their children, and Julieta is working hard to live up to those dreams today. Now 22,…

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A Journey from El Salvador to CSU Chico: Mariela’s Dream to Become a Nurse

Posted on: Jul 18, 2023

Mariela Rivera-Moreno, an 18-year-old pre-nursing student heading to California State University, Chico, has always dreamed of going places. Born in Pennsylvania, raised for some time in El Salvador, and finally settling in Napa, Mariela has developed a passion for travel, learning, and giving back to her community. Her journey is now receiving a significant boost,…

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From Michoacán to UC Davis: Abril Martinez’s Pursuit of the American Dream

Posted on: Jul 6, 2023

Abril Martinez, fueled by a profound sense of purpose and a close bond to her family, vividly recalls her move from Michoacán, Mexico to Napa Valley at age 8. Faced with learning English in a school where she couldn’t converse with her teachers or classmates, Abril harnessed her inner strength. “I used to tell myself,…

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Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Fund Awards $50K to Students

Posted on: Jun 15, 2023

The Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Fund at Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) today announced inaugural awards totaling $50,000 to support six promising students pursuing careers in winemaking, vineyard management, and enology this Fall. The scholarship fund was established in memory of Robert Alexander (Alex) Scott. Alex was a passionate family man and a key contributor…

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From Napa to Stanford: Victor Chen’s Journey Fueled by the Dave Smith Scholarship

Posted on: Jun 12, 2023

Stanford University’s admit weekend was in full swing, and Victor Chen was soaking up the college experience when he got the exciting news: he’d been awarded a scholarship from one of Napa Valley Community Foundation’s scholarship funds. The news turned his exciting weekend—one where he got to immerse himself in the potential of his future…

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Grapevines: Scholarships offered for winery and vineyard employees

Posted on: Feb 21, 2023

February 18, 2023 by the Napa Valley Register The Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) has established the Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Fund, which will make its first scholarship awards this year. The scholarship is made possible by Bruce Scott, former CEO of Scott Laboratories, and memorializes his son, Robert Alexander Scott (Alex). The Petaluma-based Scott…

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Napa Grapevines: Queen launches health care scholarship fund

Posted on: Jan 30, 2023

January 27, 2023 by the Napa Valley Register Queen of the Valley Foundation and Napa Valley Community Foundation announced they have launched a Healthcare Scholarship Fund to help financially support those that live in Napa Valley with their desire to enter into the field of health care. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 9 to…

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