El Futuro Educational Scholarship

The El Futuro Educational Scholarship, established through the generous partnership of the Moulds Family and the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation in memory of the Foundation's past president, Steve Moulds, honors his legacy by creating educational opportunities for future leaders in the wine industry.

This scholarship supports Napa County residents pursuing an associate degree in viticulture and enology at Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College. It is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional drive and ambition in community, school, or workplace. Recipients will receive funding for up to three years, empowering them to complete a degree and advance in the wine industry.
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• Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation - El Futuro Scholarship ​

• The 2025 application period is January 6th - March 3rd

• $5,000 for up to three years for a student interested in studying Viticulture & Enology at NVC or SRJC

• Download a PDF of the Guidelines & Application Requirements (English/Spanish)

• Share this life-changing opportunity, El Futro Scholarship Flyer

The El Futuro Educational Scholarship Honors a Legacy and Cultivates Future Wine Industry Leaders in Napa Valley.

Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF), in partnership with the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, is thrilled to announce and congratulate Cesar Chino as the 2025 El Futuro Educational Scholarship recipient.

Established in memory of the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation’s beloved past president, Steve Moulds, and made possible through the generous support of the Moulds Family, this meaningful scholarship honors Steve’s legacy by opening doors to education for the next generation of Napa’s wine industry leaders—those who embody a deep commitment to community, hard work, and excellence.

If you believe in the power of education to change lives and want to support local youth with a passion for the wine industry, please consider contributing to the El Futuro Scholarship Fund.

Your generosity helps students like Cesar pursue their dreams and shape a brighter future for the Napa Valley community.

Please find more details about the El Futuro Educational Scholarship. For media inquiries, contact Caitlin Childs, Senior Director of Communications for NVCF, at caitlin@napavalleycf.org or 707-597- 9850.