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    Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship

    Napa Valley Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    $6,000 to $10,000

    $6,000-$10,000 per year

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This scholarship program supports individuals who are working to advance beyond entry-level roles in the viticulture and enology fields. It is designed for current non-supervisory vineyard or winery employees, as well as their spouses, partners, and children. Candidates must pursue certificates or associate degrees in viticulture or enology at designated community colleges, or be transfer students pursuing a bachelor's degree in wine and viticulture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain satisfactory academic standing, and provide proof of qualifying industry employment. Funding can be used for full-time or part-time study, and previous recipients are permitted to apply for continued support in subsequent years as they complete their educational programs.

    Who can apply

    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • GPA of 2.50 or higher
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, public college, private college
    • Must be a current vineyard or winery worker in a non-supervisory entry-level position, or the spouse, partner, or child of such a worker. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in viticulture or enology programs at specific community colleges (Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Allan Hancock College, Cuesta College, Walla Walla Community College, or Umpqua Community College) or transferring to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for a bachelor's degree in Wine and Viticulture.

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    Award details

    Amount
    $6,000 to $10,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Yes

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Complete and submit the online application, which requires answering four short essay questions, providing an unofficial transcript, submitting one letter of recommendation, and uploading proof of qualifying vineyard or winery employment.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Napa Valley Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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