Grants & Scholarships

Scholarships from the Community Foundation

For Students in Northern Virginia and Beyond

Scholarships from the Community Foundation
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia manages 35 scholarship funds that support Northern Virginia students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Each year, the Community Foundation awards over $500,000 in scholarship funds to nearly 150 students.

Volunteer committees review and make scholarship award recommendations for the scholarships managed by the Community Foundation.

Donate

Many of the Scholarship Funds held at the Community Foundation accept donations. Scroll through the list below for more information on each and to make a donation.
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Open a Scholarship Fund

Interested in supporting students' education? The Community Foundation has prepared a Scholarship Fund Handbook as a resource for current and prospective fund advisors, designed to provide helpful and transparent information for you and your family. See below, and learn more about how to open a fund at the Community Foundation.
Scholarship Fund Handbook

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Volunteer to review scholarship applications.
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Apply

To learn more about each scholarship opportunity and to apply, search through the list below.
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Fairfax

Alex Thomas Effort Award Fund

Support a Junior or Senior at James Madison High School and member of the Swim and Dive team. The Selection Committee seeks candidates that demonstrate dedication and a positive attitude and who is also a good mentor to younger students.
Prince William

Amin Family Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to graduating students from Unity Reed High School intending to pursue a degree in healthcare.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William

AMS Opportunity Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Northern Virginia for students interested in continuing their education in the STEM fields.
Other

The Anna M. Davison Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors of New Franklin High School in New Franklin, MO, who plan to pursue a degree in nursing.
Prince William

Barbara Cornwell Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors from Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA seeking an education beyond high school.
Fairfax

Bentley Family Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for graduating high school and current college students that demonstrate a passion for, and have been positively impacted by, competitive swimming.

Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship Fund

Supports five scholarships per year for four years for legal dependents of Booz Allen Hamilton employees from anywhere around the world. Awards are based on demonstrated superior academic achievement, character, and citizenship activities.

Booz Allen Celebrate Abilities Scholarship Fund

Supports students who self-identify as a child of a disabled Booz Allen Hamilton employee, or as a disabled child of a Booz Allen Hamilton employee. Preference will be given to applicants interested in pursuing an education in the STEM fields, and who have a vision to improve the lives of those in the disability community.
Arlington

Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors from Arlington County Public Schools. Awards are based on community or school activities/service, academic achievement and financial need.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William

Celebrate Cherie Scholarship Fund

Supports a Northern Virginia resident pursuing a postgraduate degree in physical therapy.
Fairfax, Loudoun

Charles Homer Barton Scholarship Fund

Supports children of police officers in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Five scholarships are awarded each year.

Denise Dowse Drama Scholarship Fund

The Denise Dowse Drama Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Denise “Denny” Yvonne Dowse (W.T. Woodson HS ’76), a talented Hollywood actor, director, teacher, and mentor. This scholarship benefits the drama and drama technology seniors of W.T. Woodson High School.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Other

Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation Fund

Benefits nontraditional students enrolled in a college or university.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William

Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Fund

Supports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in medicine.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun

The Jackie Fassinger Rossell Scholarship

Supports high school seniors that Jackie Fassinger Rossell supported during her career - ELs, or English Language Learners. This fund will is not yet accepting applications.
Fairfax

Jackson Robert Greene Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund

Supports one female and one male varsity athlete from Herndon High School who could be "counted on" both on and off the field.
Fairfax

John Borden Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports Computer Clubhouse members who are graduating seniors from Fairfax County Public Schools with a STEM-related degree objective and a record of giving back to the Community.
Fairfax

John Franklin Hiller Memorial Fund

Supports seniors at West Springfield High School who have demonstrated interest, skill and promise in the writing of poetry.
Other

The Kathryn Louise Davison Scholarship Fund

Supports a graduating senior from Mansfield High School in Mansfield, MA, who plans to major in English/communications or teaching.
Fairfax, Loudoun

Kelly Elizabeth Baker & Family Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports a graduating senior who is a member of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church/Knights of Columbus, Council 8600. Winner is selected based on artistic, scholastic and spiritual development during the student's senior year.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Other

Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to benefit students studying musical performance, jazz studies or choral conducting at a historically or predominantly black college or university (HBCU).
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William

Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund

Supports minority students attending the Northern Virginia Community College. Awards will be made with consideration for academic achievement and demonstrated loyalty to NVCC through involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Prince William

Louise Lightner Jamison Teacher Scholarship Fund

Supports high school seniors residing in Prince William County who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education.
Fairfax

Michell Merhige Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors attending a Fairfax County public school who have overcome many personal obstacles and plan to pursue a college degree.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Other

Northern Virginia First Responders Scholarship Fund

Supports first responders and dependents of active first responders in the Northern Virginia Area by helping to finance their higher education.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William

NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship Fund

Supports women pursuing careers in STEM related fields.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Other

Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to benefit graduating high school seniors and current NVCC students in need of financial assistance pursuing an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and intending to receive admission to a four-year university to pursue a degree in an environmental-related field.
Fairfax

Reston Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors from South Lakes High School in Reston with demonstrated financial need who will be attending accredited two- or four-year degree programs.
Prince William

Robert Spencer Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports students at Patriot/ Colgan High School who have Special Needs (as documented in an IEP), and preferably those who are pursuing higher education and a career in technology.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William

Rose Koury Scholarship Fund

Supports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in education.
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William

Vance International, Inc. Scholarship Fund

Supports residents of Northern Virginia pursuing careers in law enforcement or security including the administration of justice.
Fairfax

William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors of Fairfax County Public Schools who have overcome significant adversity with priority given to those who have experienced homelessness, were in foster care and/or lacked substantial family support during their high school careers.
Prince William

Woody Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors at Brentsville District High School to continue their education and honor, through poetry, someone who deeply impacted their lives.
Fairfax

Yuthud Oberdick Scholarship Fund

Supports a graduating senior at Chantilly High School who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning, resiliency, integrity and love of social studies.