R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship Grant

R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
Amount: Up to US $4,500
Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the R.C. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 05 Mar 2027.

Overview

Our Story Established over 50 years ago, our founders redefined local philanthropy, fostering connections around a shared sense of place and purpose. As Virginia's largest community foundation, we bring people together to pool resources, co-create solutions and align actions for impactful change in the Richmond region. Scholarships are offered to students living in the Richmond region and other Virginia locations. Each scholarship was established by a generous individual, family, or organization with a desire to assist high school students, recent high school graduates, and adult learners to continue their education. R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship The R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship Fund was established in 2009 by Brad Williamson, their son, to honor his father and mother. R.C. Williamson was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He married Betsy Berry of Staunton, VA in 1949 and they moved to Richmond in 1950. R.C. spent his working career with the Natural Gas Company of VA, Inc. (MR ABLE PROPANE) until his death in January of 2008. R.C. passionately believed in the value of education and was himself the recipient of post-secondary scholarships. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of public or private high schools in the Central Virginia area. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate Christian values, financial need, commitment to their community and academic achievement. This scholarship is available for up to a total of four years, provided you: Have maintained good academic standing.Continue to be enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, community college or trade school in the continental United States. Estmated Award Amount $3,500 year 1, renew $1,000

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