Bank of America Lori Ann Robinson Scholarship Grant

The Bank of America Lori Ann Robinson Scholarship, established in 1997 by the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, honors the memory of Lori Ann Robinson. This scholarship supports students from Richmond-area high schools seeking to major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration at accredited colleges. Recipients can receive funding for up to five years, provided they maintain good academic standing, thereby fostering educational opportunities and community development.

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 Lori Ann Robinson Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by Bank of America to honor the memory of Lori Ann Robinson, a bank employee, who died tragically. Annual scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to students who have been admitted to an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the continental United States and intend to pursue a major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration. A recipient who maintains good academic standing and wishes to continue in college will be eligible for supplemental funding for up to 5 years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility

Eligible student must be a senior attending a state-accredited high school in Richmond City or Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover or King and Queen counties. Eligible student must demonstrate outstanding academic work and financial need.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 or university in the continental United States the following academic year and intend to pursue a major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration.