CFNV Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund Grant

CFNV Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: March 09, 2026

Summary

Overview

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a tax-exempt trusted public charity that advances equity through philanthropy and community leadership. Its work is guided by a strategic plan that advances four key priorities for the region: Social and Economic Mobility Opportunities for All Inclusive Systems of Economic Growth Community Resilience Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund The Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to benefit graduating high school seniors and current NVCC students in need of financial assistance pursuing an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and intending to receive admission to a four-year university to pursue a degree in an environmental-related field.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Student must be a graduating high school senior attending Northern Virginia Community College or a current student enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College. Student must be pursuing a two-year associate degree from NVCC with the intention of transferring to a four-year university afterward to receive their bachelor’s degree. Student must be pursuing a degree in an environmental-related field of study. Student must demonstrate financial need through the submission of a short, written statement. Student must clearly and compellingly demonstrate why they wish to pursue an environmental-related field of study, and how they hope to utilize their degree through the submission of an essay.