Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • 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.

Overview

Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County
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 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

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.

What The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
204
Total given
$9.36M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$5,171–$800K
  • By dollars: Virginia 83%, North Carolina 7%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: Harrisonburg, VA; Winchester, VA; Monterey, VA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Handley Board of Trustees · Winchester, VA

    Civic

    $800K

  • Eastern Mennonite School · Harrisonburg, VA

    Education, scholarships

    $494K

  • Redeemer Classical School · Keezletown, VA

    Education, scholarships

    $353K

  • United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley · Winchester, VA

    Agency fund distributions, human services

    $349K

  • Build Our Park · Harrisonburg, VA

    Recreation

    $275K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • STEM education

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