David Yandell Living Legacy Service Scholarship
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kelly Bowers, CEO / President, 3VCF
kbowers@3vcf.org
(925) 337-3672
3VCF Accepting Applications for the
David Yandell Living Legacy Service Scholarship
– Open to Amador Valley High School Class of 2026 Graduating Seniors –David Yandell Living Legacy Service Scholarship
February 19, 2026 (Pleasanton, CA) — Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF) is pleased to share that the application window is open for the David Yandell Living Legacy Service Scholarship, a $10,000 award presented annually to an outstanding graduating senior from Amador Valley High School (AVHS).
Offered in partnership with AVHS, this annual scholarship honors a student who exemplifies leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to service within both the school and the broader community.
The scholarship was established in tribute to David Yandell, a longtime AVHS teacher and counselor whose decades of mentorship left a lasting imprint on generations of students. Now retired and living in Livermore with his wife Rosie, Yandell’s influence continues to shape young leaders through this meaningful investment in their future. The Yandell family looks forward each year to personally recognizing the recipient at the AVHS Scholarship Awards event.
Funded through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) held at 3VCF, the scholarship was created by David and Rosie’s youngest son, Keith Yandell (AVHS Class of 1997), to celebrate his father’s enduring example of service and dedication to students.
“In our family, education has always been about more than academics; it’s about character, compassion, and showing up for others,” said Keith Yandell. “This scholarship is our way of honoring my dad’s lifelong belief that service to the community is one of the greatest measures of success.”
Dr. Kelly Bowers, President & CEO of Three Valleys Community Foundation, emphasized the broader impact of the scholarship’s legacy:
“At 3VCF, we believe philanthropy is most powerful when it reflects personal values and local roots. The Yandell family has transformed gratitude into opportunity by creating and funding a scholarship that not only honors a beloved educator, but also uplifts students who are already making a difference. It’s a beautiful example of our mantra of Give - Grant - Grow - in action.”
Now in its third year, the David Yandell Living Legacy Service Scholarship continues to inspire Tri-Valley families and alumni to consider how they, too, can create meaningful, lasting impact through donor-advised philanthropy.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
● Open to Amador Valley High School Class of 2026 graduating seniors
● Demonstrated leadership and sustained service to school and community
● Priority consideration is given to applicants demonstrating financial need and/or whose parent(s) work in education
Application Process
Eligible students may apply through the 3VCF website, 3vcf.org or via the AVHS Scholarships and Financial Aid webpage.
Application Deadline: Midnight on March 9, 2026
Apply HERE
About Three Valleys Community Foundation Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF) serves as a philanthropic anchor dedicated to enhancing the Tri-Valley region and beyond through inclusive leadership, thoughtful funding, informed local giving and collaborative action. We partner with local donors to support impactful organizations and projects that address the most pressing needs of our community.
For More Information
For more information about Three Valleys Community Foundation visit 3vcf.org. For more information on this new fund or any 3VCF community partnership opportunity, including Donor-Advised Fund options, email info@3vcf.org
Additional Contacts
● John Sensiba, Board Chair, 3VCF | jsensiba@3vcf.org
● David Yandell, Scholarship Namesake, davey3d@gmail.com
