Lynne Goldsborough Yowell Scholarship Grant

Lynne Goldsborough Yowell Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Lynne Goldsborough Yowell Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports students from Madison and Culpeper County public high schools. It is awarded to high school graduates or current college students pursuing an Arts Major, defined as visual arts, music, theater, or culinary arts. Emphasizing academic merit and financial need, this scholarship honors the legacy of Lynne Goldsborough Yowell, a dedicated community advocate.

Overview

About NPCF 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. NPCF manages a wide variety of funds established by local individuals, families, businesses, or charitable institutions. Through our investment strategies, the returns from these funds are put back into the community through grant cycles, and scholarships, along with the personal causes the fund holder holds dear. On the nonprofit side, the staff at NPCF is committed to building deep bonds with our region’s nonprofits, educating and supporting them in their health as businesses and their resilience in their missions of supporting our most vulnerable. We believe that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. By working on both sides of the equation — growing our citizens’ resources while maximizing local nonprofits’ use of those resources — NPCF is ensuring that each link in the chain is healthy, strong, and contributing to the wellness of the Northern Piedmont community. 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). Lynne Goldsborough Yowell Scholarship (Universal Application) This scholarship was created to honor Lynne Goldsborough Yowell, a longtime Madison County resident who worked tirelessly for the benefit of her beloved home county.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This scholarship is open to students attending Madison County or Culpeper County public high schools.This scholarship may be used for a high school student graduating in the current school year or for a Madison or Culpeper County student already enrolled in college pursing an Arts Major. The Arts is defined as visual arts, music or theater arts, culinary arts, or other areas focused on study or career in the creative arts. Students must be in good academic standing; have community volunteer or work experience; and show a commitment to their chosen field of study.