Funding Amount

Up to US $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating high school seniors who live in Northern Virginia, demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue a career in medicine.
  • Scholarship is for full-time undergraduate enrollment at an accredited college or university.

Other requirements

  • The selection committee will consider academic achievement, financial need, dedication to the field of medicine, and community service.

Overview

The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, supports graduating high school seniors who aspire to pursue a career in medicine. This scholarship aims to assist students demonstrating financial need and commitment to community service, ensuring they can afford a college education. By recognizing character and dedication, the fund plays a vital role in shaping future medical professionals and enhancing healthcare in the region.

About the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Its work is guided by a strategic plan that advances four key priorities for the region:

  • Social and Economic MobilityOpportunities for AllInclusive Systems of Economic GrowthCommunity Resilience
  • Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Fund

The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship was established to recognize outstanding Northern Virginia high school seniors who plan to enter the field of medicine. The scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate strength of character and dedication to improving the lives of others through medicine. The scholarship will make a significant contribution to the education of a student who might otherwise have difficulty paying for college.

Eligibility

Graduating high school seniors who live in Northern Virginia, demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue a career in medicine.Scholarship is for full-time undergraduate enrollment at an accredited college or university.The selection committee will consider academic achievement, financial need, dedication to the field of medicine, and community service.

What The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
218
Total given
$7.06M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,250–$675K
  • By dollars: Virginia 50%, Pennsylvania 12%, Illinois 10%. Top recipient cities: Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC; Fairfax, VA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

    University or technological

    $675K

  • Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) · University Park, PA

    University or technological

    $450K

  • Claude Moore Opportunities · Fairfax, VA

    Other youth development n.e.c

    $363K

  • Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA

    Higher ed institutions

    $350K

  • Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (Nova Parks) · Fairfax Sta, VA

    Environment

    $239K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Healthcare

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