Dennis & Patricia Early Scholarship (STEM) Grant

Dennis & Patricia Early Scholarship (STEM) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County
Last Updated: March 07, 2026

Summary

Overview

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County At The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, we make it easy to give back to the community we all love through comprehensive and trusted charitable giving. We partner with donors, professional advisors and nonprofits to fund local needs through community endowments and support to charities. By expertly managing these funds in-house or with local financial advisors, we’re able to power the arts, faith-based initiatives, environmental grants, human services, domestic and wildlife animal organizations and educational initiatives that help to strengthen our community and make it a vibrant place to live and work. Dennis & Patricia Early Scholarship (STEM) Dennis and Patricia Early have dedicated their lives to education and to encouraging and supporting students in every way. They taught multiple generations of the same families in Rockingham County. Patricia taught biology and chemistry and Dennis taught math. This scholarship supports graduates of Rockingham County public high schools interested in studying math or science, or in becoming a K-12 math or science teacher. Candidates may pursue other career paths related to math and science. This scholarship is renewable.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible students for this scholarship will be qualified graduating RCPS seniors who plan to attend Blue Ridge Community College, Bridgewater College, James Madison University, or Eastern Mennonite University.