Minimum annual scholarship award amounts are $300.
However, donors may specify higher award amounts.
New annual scholarships of $500 may be named to honor or memorialize an individual, but not set criteria; a $1,000 donation may be named with broad definition criteria; and $2,500+ donations may be named with full criteria.
Scholarship contribution form.
2010 Annual Scholarships
American Association of University Women, Napa Branch Scholarship
AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. The Napa branch offers an annual scholarship to a local woman graduating from Napa Valley College and continuing her education at a four-year college or university.
American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) Scholarship
The American Institute of Food and Wine (AIWF) Norcal chapter is part of a national organization founded by Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, Richard Graff and others. We are a nonprofit educational organization devoted to improving the appreciation, understanding and accessibility of food and drink. We are pleased to present this scholarship to a deserving culinary student.
Associated Students of NVCThe Associated Students of NVC represents students on campus. Officers are elected by the student body. The ASNVC advocates for the rights of students, promotes activities which stimulate the intellectual, cultural, and social life of our college, and encourages a high standard of education and freedom of expression.
A Voice Found, Inc. (AVF)
A Voice Found, Inc. (AVF) is a local nonprofit career counseling and scholarship service established in 2005 to meet the needs of teenagers and young adults who have obstacles to education, training and employment by helping them to create their own visions for the future. AVF’s scholarship program provides opportunities for local students pursuing vocational career education and training in a number of different career categories. The AVF scholarships are named after everyday heroes who exemplify the best of their professions while serving their communities, overcoming obstacles, and mentoring young people.
A Voice Found, Inc. (AVF) Clement McDermott Engineering & Applied Technology Scholarship
In honor of a man who, despite battling a war-related heart condition, pursued his education in industrial engineering while supporting his wife and young family.
A Voice Found, Inc. (AVF) Mary Antonich Health Sciences Scholarship
In honor of a woman who dedicated her life to the nursing and medical profession attending to emergencies and the general health of her community.
Burditt-McDonald-McKee Awards
This scholarship is in memory of Margaret Marie McDonald Burditt and Harold Marion McKee, parents of Dr. Chris Burditt. Recipients are outstanding students from Dr. Burditt’s mathematics courses during the past year.
California Society for Respiratory Care, Greater Bay Area
The California Society for Respiratory Care, Greater Bay Area Chapter is a professional organization for respiratory care practitioners. This group promotes educational programs and scholarships.
Club Hispano-Americano
The NVC Club Hispano-Americano promotes a strong sense of community and cultural awareness at NVC. This scholarship is awarded to students who have added to the quality of campus life through their outstanding work with the club and in the community.
Club Students Rompiendo Barreras
The founding members of Club Students Rompiendo Barreras (Breaking Barriers) recognize its members by providing an opportunity to receive a scholarship. Based on participation and need the club, recognizes those hardworking students dedicated to the community, education, and the club. The club sponsors fundraising events throughout the academic year to be able to provide these scholarships.
Community Projects Scholarship
Since its inception in 1941, Community Projects, Inc. has provided monetary support for many public Napa County entities. The Thrift Shop at Third and Franklin Streets in Napa is the chief source of funds. Over 33,000 volunteer hours coupled with nearly $368,000 in donations in 2009, allows for generous scholarships to county high schools and NVC. We are grateful to be a part of this giving community. Two of the awards this year are named in memory of Lorrain Kongsgaard and Virginia Servio.
Gregory W. Cook Memorial
Dedicated to the memory of Gregory W. Cook, this scholarship is given by his family in hopes that deserving students may pursue their dreams.
Defilippis/Rosselli Scholarship
Denise Rosselli’s family has always valued education. Her parents sacrificed dearly to provide their three children with a quality education. With this modest scholarship, Denise and her mother now want to encourage other young women to pursue their academic goals.
Early Ford V-8 Club of America Redwood Empire Regional Group #27
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the welding program.
Anne Fruchtenicht Memorial Scholarship
Believing in the importance of education, Anne Fruchtenicht encouraged her two daughters to attend college. She returned to school later in life and earned a high school diploma and then a Psychiatric Technician Certificate at NVC. This scholarship is awarded to a re-entry student.
Jeri Glover Scholarship
Jeri attended the Hill and Valley Teen Parent Program. She used her experience as a pregnant teen to improve her life and be of service to countless women during childbirth. She was a victim of domestic terrorism and this scholarship is in her memory.
Millard Howard Sr./Henry Hughes Memorial
This scholarship is for a deserving student who has chosen education as the road to success in honor of two who never had an opportunity to be educated: the father and step-father of Sable Howard-Hughes, NVC’s Student Support Services Director, EOPS Coordinator, and Scholarship Chair.
“If Given a Chance” Scholarship
A number of years ago the Napa Valley came together to provide support and incentive for the most challenged young people of Napa County. “If Given a Chance…” has honored many students who have faced abuse, neglect, and many other life challenges.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Napa
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student transferring to a 4-year college who has been active in college and/or the community.
Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club is an international organization dedicated to youth, their education, drug prevention, and to those activities that assist in the positive development of our future leaders. In the Napa Valley, the Kiwanis Club is an active supporter of virtually every major youth organization.
Kiwanis Club In memory of Joseph Boivin
This scholarship is awarded to a student with leadership abilities active in community service.
Kiwanis Club In memory of Norman deLeuze and ZD Wines
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in the NVC Viticulture & Winery Technology Program who exhibits leadership skills and is active in the community.
John Langenbach Memorial
John’s first passion was teaching. With his master of arts degrees in English and physical education, John taught and coached at Silverado Middle School, Napa High School, and finished his notable career at Napa Valley College. Coach Langenbach touched the lives of his students and players, serving as a lifelong friend and mentor to many. He was proud to receive the NVC McPherson Distinguished Teacher Award in 1993.
Mathematics and Statistics Career
This scholarship supports the further education of a student pursuing a career in mathematics or statistics. This award is provided by the NVC Mathematics Department.
Dr. Herman E. and David Mautner Memorial
Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Herman E. Mautner and David Mautner, this scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the sciences with the hope of going to medical school to become a practicing physician.
Napa County Hispanic Network
The Hispanic Network provides scholarships for the Hispanic youth of Napa County. The Hispanic Network assists continuing or transferring students so they can further their education and achieve their goals, as these students are the future leaders of the Hispanic community.
Napa Chamber, Napa Valley Community Awards Outstanding Napa Valley College Student
Awarded to a student who perseveres against all odds; they transform a place into a true community.
Napa Engineers’ Society
The purpose of the Napa Engineers’ Society is to provide a forum for discussing public works projects in Napa County and to foster friendship among the various agencies responsible for the planning and completion of these projects.
Napa Engineers’ Society Raymond Shour Memorial
Raymond Shour is remembered as a Registered Civil Engineer, retired from CalTrans, & member of the Napa Engineers’ Society for over 30 years. He was active as a dominant member of their Scholarship Committee, most of the time as Chair. This scholarship honors Raymond’s contribution to the profession and to the Society, especially his outreach into the community and the students at NVC.
Napa Engineers’ Society Adriane Insogna Memorial
Adriane Insogna, a graduate of Calistoga Junior/Senior High School, is remembered not only as a civil engineer with the Napa Sanitation District, but also as an athletic trainer for the NVC Volleyball Team. She was a strong supporter of the youth of Napa and a rising star in the local engineering field. Her life ended tragically in 2004 and it is with great honor that the Society offers this award in her name.
Napa Engineers' Society American Council of Engineering Companies, Napa-Solano Chapter
This award is for a deserving transfer student.
Napa Valley Art Association Scholarship
The Napa Valley Art Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and encouraging creative art, its understanding and appreciation. We provide the arts community with education and exhibition opportunities and in turn depend on the community for support of local artists. A portion of all revenues is retained for scholarships to students in the Napa Valley.
NVC Academic Senate Scholarship
The Academic Senate is charged by the state with responsibility for academic and professional matters; these include curriculum, educational program development, degree and certificate requirements, and - most important - standards and policies regarding student preparation and success. This scholarship is funded by NVC faculty and awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence.
NVC Academic Senate Scholarship Honoring Retired Faculty
The Academic Senate awards a second scholarship as a tribute to the distinguished faculty who served our students since the advent of NVC over 60 years ago. We honor our retired colleagues by funding the Academic Senate Emeriti Scholarship and presenting it to an outstanding NVC student.
NVC Adminatrative Senate
The NVC Administrative Senate, as part of its commitment to student success, began this scholarship in 1996. The scholarship provides support to students who are continuing their education at NVC.
NVC Faculty Association Scholarship
The NVC Faculty Association is the local chapter of the California Teachers Association. These scholarships are funded through union dues to help support and honor deserving NVC students.
NVC Foundation Emeritus Board Member Memorial - Bob Pierce
Bob served on the Board of Directors of the Napa Valley College foundation for many years and also served as secretary. He was dedicated, active and took leadership roles in many community, fraternal, civic, service and charitable organizations in Napa throughout his life.
NVC Foundation Emeritus Board Member Memorial -- Charles Nearing
Charles was an active member in many groups that involved his interests. Education and Napa Valley College was a keen interest of his.
NVC Foundation Emeritus Board Member Memorial -- Lorrain Kongsgaard
Lorrain attended Napa High, graduating early to attend Stanford University where she received her BA in 1945 and her law degree in 1947. She served as president of Napa Valley College Foundation. She also was a longtime member and office holder of Community Projects; a member of the board of trustees of the Queen of the Valley Hospital; a founding board member of Napa National Bank; and a trustee of the Napa Valley Community Foundation.
NVC Police Academy Top Overall Student in Memory of Bruce Beckler Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory and appreciation of 15 years of dedicated service to NVC and the Criminal Justice Training Center. Bruce Beckler’s attention to detail and his indefatigable efforts on the behalf of students will never be forgotten.
Napa Valley Greapegrowers Scholarship
The Napa Valley Grapegrowers Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student majoring in viticulture committed to pursuing a career in the winegrape industry. NVG, established in 1975, is recognized as the “voice” of the premium wine grape growers in the Napa Valley. They promote and maintain the interests of independent grape growers in the Napa Valley and contribute to the reputation of the Napa Valley as one of the premium wine grape growing regions in the world
Napa Valley Register Scholarship
This scholarship is for a deserving student.
National League of American Pen Women
The Bernice Dunn and Zelma Stevens Scholarship – honoring Bernice Dunn, who was a noted Napa journalist and author, and Zelma Stevens, who is a celebrated local artist and whose efforts founded this scholarship – is given by the Napa Valley Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. The scholarship was founded to encourage students who are graduating from NVC and continuing their education in the creative arts.
Angela Estrada Rhyno Memorial
This scholarship is in memory of Angela Estrada Rhyno for her support of education and commitment to matters of social justice.
Soroptimist International of Napa - Women’s Opportunity Award
This annual cash award goes to a motivated woman who is head-of-household, has financial need and is going to school to better her life and that of her family.
Soroptimist International of St. Helena
This annual cash award goes to a motivated woman.
Gary Vierra Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in the NVC Viticulture & Winery Technology program.
Writing Center Emerging Writer Award
This scholarship is for a Writing Center student who has shown exceptional motivation, improvement, and/or ability in his/her writing.