Tag: scholarships

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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From Napa Valley Register: Napa Valley Community Foundation awards local education grants totaling $251,725

Posted on: Sep 15, 2019

September 15, 2019 Register Staff Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) has awarded local education grants totaling $251,725 for the 2019-2020 academic year. These grants include $125,000 from NVCF’s Community Impact Funds; $43,725 from the Gordon F. & Marion J. Davies Endowment Fund, which was established through a donor’s trust to help at-risk Napa County high…

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