Heather Heyer Foundation Scholarships
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Geographic scope: Applicants must live within the United States
- Field of study: Seeking degree or professional certification in fields related to social justice and positive social change
- Non-discrimination: The foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or gender
Overview
The Heather Heyer Foundation was created in memory of Heather Heyer, who was dedicated to promoting equal rights for all people. A scholarship program was created for individuals active in creating positive social change.
Focus Areas
Preference given to those seeking a degree or professional certification in, but not limited to:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Studies
- Education
- Law
- Paralegal Studies
- Social Justice
- Social Work
Eligibility
- Geographic scope: Applicants must live within the United States
- Field of study: Seeking degree or professional certification in fields related to social justice and positive social change
- Non-discrimination: The foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or gender
Award Amount
- Award amounts have varied by year; as of 2022, recipients received $5,000 each
Organizational Information
- Organization: The Heather Heyer Foundation is a Virginia not-for-profit corporation
- Tax status: IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization
- Location: P.O. BOX 7153, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22906
- Co-Founders: Alfred Wilson and Susan Bro
Status
Based on the website content, the program appears to have concluded after 2022, with the note "CONGRATULATIONS to our last group of recipients!" No current application information or future deadlines are provided.
What Heather Heyer Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $250K
- Median grant
- $250K
- By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Charlottesv, VA.
Example grants
Jefferson School · Charlottesv, VA
Assistance
$250K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Social justice
- Education
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