David Collins Jeck Memorial Scholarship Grant

David Collins Jeck Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The David Collins Jeck Memorial Scholarship supports Fauquier County residents attending local public high schools who aspire to careers in culinary arts. Applicants should demonstrate passion for cooking and culinary studies, embodying the values of respect and kindness exemplified by David Collins Jeck. Priority is given to those showing financial need and academic merit, ensuring that this scholarship not only honors his legacy but also fosters future culinary talents in the community.

Overview

Note: Please see your counseling office to apply. About NPCF The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) began in December 2000 when nine concerned citizens from Virginia’s Piedmont region were searching for solutions to the charitable needs in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties. With modest beginnings, our funds have grown to over $39 million in support of local charities, scholarships and community need in our northern Piedmont region. NPCF manages a wide variety of funds established by local individuals, families, businesses, or charitable institutions. Through our investment strategies, the returns from these funds are put back into the community through grant cycles, and scholarships, along with the personal causes the fund holder holds dear. On the nonprofit side, the staff at NPCF is committed to building deep bonds with our region’s nonprofits, educating and supporting them in their health as businesses and their resilience in their missions of supporting our most vulnerable. We believe that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. By working on both sides of the equation — growing our citizens’ resources while maximizing local nonprofits’ use of those resources — NPCF is ensuring that each link in the chain is healthy, strong, and contributing to the wellness of the Northern Piedmont community. Scholarships Northern Piedmont Community Foundation manages the scholarship application process for dozens of scholarships for students in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties (as well as a handful serving students from surrounding counties too). David Collins Jeck Memorial Scholarship David Collins Jeck was a passionate and incredibly talented chef. He was a friendly, hard working, dependable and caring individual. He believed that treating people with respect and kindness were of paramount importance.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This scholarship in his name benefits students who are residents of Fauquier County and are attending a Fauquier County Public High School. The scholarship seeks to support those students seeking a career in the culinary arts or a related field.Students must attend an accredited culinary school or any college or university offering a formal culinary program. Applicants should embody the characteristics and qualities of David Collins Jeck. They should have a passion for food, cooking, and the culinary arts, and show a commitment to the study of culinary arts with a goal of a professional career in the field.