Rockbridge Area Community Foundation - Information for Scholarship Seekers.

Scholarships

RACF is affiliated with
Community Foundation of Western Virginia, an organization that meets National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.

Rockbridge Area Community Foundation administers four scholarship funds to assist capable and deserving students based on the criteria established by fund donors. All awards are subject to the availability of funds. Specifics of the Foundation’s scholarship program are subject to change from time to time. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Michelle Eberly at (540) 985-0204.

Scholarship Funds

The Eric Charles Bowyer Memorial Fund will provide scholarship assistance to a graduating student from Bath County High School who is continuing his/her education by attending Vocational/Technical training.

The Charles H. Lauck, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide scholarship assistance to a graduating Rockbridge County High School student who intends to enroll in a post-secondary institution.

The Jacqueline Corbin Pleasants Scholarship Fund will provide scholarship assistance to a graduating senior from Rockbridge County High School student who intends to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four year college or university.

The Edward F. Turner, Jr. Memorial Fund will provide scholarship assistance to the graduate from Rockbridge County High School who achieves the highest grades for the year in Physics.

Who May Apply?

Graduating high school seniors who intend to begin a program at an accredited two- or four year college or university, or technical/vocational school.

Submit your completed application by the required deadline to:
Rockbridge Area Community Foundation
c/o FRV
P.O. Box 1159
Roanoke, VA 24006

Typical Scholarship Timeline

Mid-December	Electronic applications and Scholarship Guides are made available on the Foundation’s website.
March, 5, 2010	SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE (This is not a postmarked deadline). You only need to fill out ONE application form.
April -June	Award selections made. Award notification letters mailed to applicants.
June	Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the college or university in the recipient’s name.