Lucas Allen Erin’s Elderberries Grant

Lucas Allen Erin’s Elderberries Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Lucas Allen Erin’s Elderberries Scholarship Fund, established by a local entrepreneur, supports Fauquier County High School students pursuing their career goals. This $1,000 award requires applicants to be in good academic standing, demonstrate initiative, and provide a letter of recommendation from their employer. Priority is given to those exhibiting financial need and a work history. Managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, this fund aims to empower local students and enhance their educational journeys.

Overview

Northern Piedmont Community Foundation The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) began in December 2000 when nine concerned citizens from Virginia’s Piedmont region were searching for solutions to the charitable needs in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties. With modest beginnings, our funds have grown to over $39 million in support of local charities, scholarships and community need in our northern Piedmont region. Scholarships Northern Piedmont Community Foundation manages the scholarship application process for dozens of scholarships for students in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties (as well as a handful serving students from surrounding counties too). Lucas Allen Erin’s Elderberries The Lucas Allen Erin’s Elderberries Scholarship Fund was established by a local small business entrepreneur interested in helping Fauquier County High School students with their career goals. The applicant should be in good academic standing, possess an academic record that displays initiative and shows a commitment to their chosen field of study, and have a letter of recommendation from their employer. This is a $1,000 award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students must be residents of Fauquier County, who are attending a Fauquier County Public High School. The applicant must be graduating high school in the current academic year.