W. J. Blanchet Scholarship Grant

W. J. Blanchet Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Summary

The W. J. Blanchet Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, supports graduating high school seniors from Northumberland County who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to academic excellence and community service. Preference is given to members of local churches. This scholarship aims to empower students to pursue higher education at accredited institutions, fostering educational growth and community engagement in the region.

Overview

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond The Community Foundation of Richmond is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving quality of life across the Richmond region by connecting people, ideas, and resources for lasting community impact. The Foundation manages charitable funds, supports local nonprofits, and leads strategic initiatives that address community priorities such as education, health, economic opportunity, and equity. Through grantmaking, donor services, and community leadership, the Foundation works to strengthen nonprofits, respond to emerging needs, and build a more resilient, inclusive, and thriving Richmond-area community. W. J. Blanchet Scholarship The W. J. Blanchet Scholarship was established in 2003 by Dr. Nadia Blanchet to support students who will pursue post-secondary study in the fields of science and medicine by awarding educational scholarships to qualifying graduates of Richmond area private and public schools

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible student must be a high school graduate of a public or private high school in Richmond City, Henrico, Chesterfield or Hanover.Eligible student must demonstrate outstanding academic work, financial need and strong participation in school activities and community service.Eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year, and plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or fouryear college or university the following academic year.Eligible student must demonstrate intent to pursue post-secondary study in the fields of science and medicine.