Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund Grant

Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Summary

The Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, supports minority students at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). This scholarship honors Leslie V. Forte, the first African-American faculty member in NVCC's English Department. Eligible candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance, community involvement, and submit a personal essay. The fund aims to promote educational equity and empower underrepresented students in their academic and career pursuits.

Overview

About the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a tax-exempt trusted public charity that advances equity through philanthropy and community leadership. 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 Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund The Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Leslie V. Forte who was the first African-American faculty member in the English Department at the Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) Annandale Campus. The award will be given to a minority student attending NVCC. Scholarship awards will be made with consideration for involvement in community and extracurricular activities and academic achievement at NVCC.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Full-time students at NVCCGPA of 2.5 or betterDemonstrated involvement in community and extra-curricular activitiesRequired essay of 250 words or more describing reasons for attending college and emphasizing future academic and career goals. Assistance in editing the essay may be obtained from the Writing Centers on each campus.Applicants must be currently enrolled college students at Northern Virginia Community College.