Adkerson-Dodson Special Education Scholarship Grant

Adkerson-Dodson Special Education Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Last Updated: January 07, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: Applicants must be full-time students to be considered for a scholarship. About The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area. The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC. Scholarship Information Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals. Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students. Adkerson-Dodson Special Education Scholarship Open applications for Danville/Pittsylvania graduates who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or licensure in special education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.