Becky Briggs Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Becky Briggs Memorial Scholarship, established by the Western Henrico County Rotary Club, honors the memory of Becky Briggs, a promising student who tragically passed away in 1990. This scholarship aims to support seniors from local high schools demonstrating exceptional academic commitment and community involvement. Recipients are expected to pursue higher education at accredited four-year institutions, fostering a legacy of excellence and community service in the Richmond area.

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 Becky Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Western Henrico County Rotary Club to provide a permanent memorial to Becky Briggs, daughter of a Western Henrico County Rotarian. Ms. Briggs was an aspiring senior at Marymount School at the time of her death in 1990.

Eligibility

Eligible student must be a senior attending Douglas Freeman High School, Hermitage High School, J.R. Tucker High School or Glen Allen High School. Eligible student must demonstrate outstanding commitment to academics, school and community activities, and also a commitment to fellow classmates. 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 4-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year.