Bennett-Bushnell-Jones-Kaufman Scholarship Grant

Bennett-Bushnell-Jones-Kaufman 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. Bennett-Bushnell-Jones-Kaufman Scholarship Open applications to students enrolled in the Nursing Program at Averett University or Danville Community College and who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to RN students; however, if none are eligible, LPN students will be considered.

Eligibility

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