Programs/Applications

If Given a Chance | Better Chance Fund | First Chance | Chance Encounter | CAN Program

"If Given a Chance" Award Criteria

• The nominee must have faced adversity and overcome challenging life circumstances.
  
• The nominee must have turned his/her life around or must have maintained high standards in the face of adversity
  
• The nominee must have graduated from a Napa High School (or be a resident of Napa County) or must have graduated by June of the current year or at some point during the preceding year. He/she must have plans to further his/her education or training within 15 months of receiving the award

Students selected for an award wll be required to attend a college/life skills readiness program and this will be offered through napa valley college.  If the school the recipient will be attending also offers such a program, the student may take this program at their school.  The course must be completed in order to receive their second check.  Students will receive college credit for attending this program.