Virginia Ann Garmon Memorial Scholarship Grant

Virginia Ann Garmon Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Last Updated: January 10, 2026

Summary

Overview

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (commonly known as The Foundation) is an independent public charity established in September 1996 by a group of local civic leaders to create permanent charitable resources for the region. Originally named the DPC Community Foundation, it serves areas including Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County in North Carolina. The Foundation’s mission is to improve and enrich the lives of residents by encouraging and facilitating donations, managing and investing those gifts responsibly, and distributing funds in alignment with donor intentions while addressing community needs. It envisions a region recognized for its generous communities, high quality of life, and support for those in need. The Foundation operates with values of transparency, equity, effective operations, strong community relationships, and celebration of local success stories. It is accredited under national community foundation standards and invests pooled charitable assets to make grants and awards that create lasting impact throughout its service area. Virginia Ann Garmon Memorial Scholarship The Virginia Ann Garmon Memorial Scholarship provides financial support to graduating students of Halifax County High School and George Washington High School who are pursuing postsecondary education. The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in the fields of education, religion, or business, supporting their academic advancement while honoring the legacy of Virginia Ann Garmon.

Eligibility

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