Alice Haynie Dameron Scholarship Grant

The Alice Haynie Dameron Scholarship, established in 2004, supports high school graduates from Northumberland County, Virginia, with financial need. Preference is given to students affiliated with specific churches in the area. This scholarship aims to foster academic achievement and community service, helping students pursue higher education at accredited institutions. Funded by The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, it reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and empowering local youth.

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
The Community Foundation of Richmond is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving quality of life across the Richmond region by connecting people, ideas, and resources for lasting community impact. The Foundation manages charitable funds, supports local nonprofits, and leads strategic initiatives that address community priorities such as education, health, economic opportunity, and equity. Through grantmaking, donor services, and community leadership, the Foundation works to strengthen nonprofits, respond to emerging needs, and build a more resilient, inclusive, and thriving Richmond-area community.
The Alice Haynie Dameron Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 by Ms. Dameron, a long time educator in the Northern Neck. The scholarship supports qualifying high school graduates residing in Northumberland County, Virginia. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and preference will be given to students who are members of First Baptist Church, Heathsville, Macedonia Baptist Church, Heathsville and Shiloh Baptist Church, Burgess.

Eligibility

Eligible student must be a graduating high school senior residing in Northumberland County.Eligible applicant must demonstrate financial need, a commitment to academic achievement, and a commitment to serving his or her community.Eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year, and plan to enroll in an accredited 2-year or 4-year community college, college or university, vocational or technical institution the following academic year.