Woodlawn Academy Scholarship Grant

Woodlawn Academy 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. Woodlawn Academy Scholarship The Woodlawn Academy Scholarship supports graduating high school students from Danville and Pittsylvania County who are pursuing postsecondary education. Applications are open to eligible graduates, with preference given to former Woodlawn Academy students and immediate family members of former students. The scholarship is intended to help recipients continue their education by reducing financial barriers and honoring the legacy of the Woodlawn Academy community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.