Anne B. Taliaferro Scholarship Grant

Anne B. Taliaferro Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Summary

The Anne B. Taliaferro Scholarship, established by a former Henrico County educator, supports graduating high school seniors from First Baptist Church in Richmond or those from the Richmond area attending Averett University. The scholarship aims to assist students who demonstrate academic commitment and community involvement, facilitating their pursuit of higher education. This fund exemplifies the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond's dedication to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering local talent.

Overview

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. Anne B. Taliaferro Scholarship In 2002, Mrs. Taliaferro, a former educator and principal in Henrico County, established a scholarship fund to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualified graduating high school seniors. The purpose of the Fund is to support students who attend First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220, wherever they may choose to attend college, or students from the Richmond area who plan to attend Averett University in Danville, Virginia, Mrs. Taliaferro’s alma mater.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible student must be a graduating high school senior and communing member of First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23220 OR a graduating high school senior from the Richmond metropolitan area who plans to attend Averett University in Danville, Virginia. Eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to academics and 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 college the following academic year