El Futuro Educational Scholarship
Moulds Family and the Farmworker Foundation
About
A scholarship for Napa County residents pursuing an associate degree in viticulture and/or enology at Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College. It supports first-generation students in good academic standing with demonstrated drive and community involvement. Recipients receive funding for up to three years while completing their associate degree.
Who can apply
Live in Napa County, California.
“benefits Napa County residents studying for an associate degree in viticulture and/or enology at Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College.”
Be a Napa County graduating high school senior.
“Napa County graduating high school seniors who will be attending Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College pursuing an associate degree in viticulture or enology during the 2027-2028 academic year.”
Will be attending Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College to pursue an associate degree in viticulture or enology.
“Napa County graduating high school seniors who will be attending Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College pursuing an associate degree in viticulture or enology during the 2027-2028 academic year.”
Be a current Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College student pursuing an associate degree in viticulture or enology.
“Current Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College students pursuing an associate degree in viticulture or enology during the 2027-2028 academic year.”
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
“have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0”
Be in good academic standing.
“be in good academic standing”
Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has obtained a college degree).
“first-generation college students (i.e. neither parent has obtained a college degree)”
Preference for applicants with community involvement. · preferred
“Have community involvement”
Consideration given to applicants with vineyard or winery work experience. · preferred
“Have experience working in a vineyard or winery”
Preference for applicants who bring underrepresented perspectives to the wine industry or who have faced barriers. · preferred
“Bring personal experiences or perspectives that are not often represented in the wine industry and care about helping make the wine industry more welcoming and accessible for a wider range of people Have faced challenges or barriers – such as financial, cultural, economic, or access-related – that shaped their path”
Essay prompts
- 1.The wine industry has not always reflected the full range of people and communities who contribute to its success. Describe how your background, experiences, or perspective shape the way you see your future in viticulture or enology. How do you hope to contribute to the industry as it continues to evolve?Up to 500 words
- 2.250 words describing your community service activities and/or work experienceUp to 250 words