The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County believes education is the key to a bright future.

Our donors want to invest in your bright future! The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County administers a variety of merit based and financial need based scholarship programs that grant more than $200,000 annually to high school, community college and university students. The majority of our scholarships are designated for current or former residents of Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. Scholarship awards are for tuition and related educational expenses, and are paid directly to the student’s educational institution.

This community wants to support your pursuit of a college education.

James Madison University

Often merit based and financial need based scholarships are created in the name of the donor or by families who wish to memorialize a loved one. Other scholarship funds have been established by individuals who simply want to extend a helping hand for college-bound or vocational students. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help students achieve their academic dreams. Review our list of scholarship funds to learn more.

Apply for Merit Based and Financial Need Based Scholarships

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Eastern Mennonite University

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County provides an online application for your convenience. The online system will allow you to work on an application, save your work and return to complete your application.

The current application deadline for all scholarship opportunities is April 11, 2024.

Privacy Policy – The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County (TCFHR) collects information from the scholarship application such as name, address, phone number and in some cases financial information. TCFHR does not sell, trade or share any personal or financial information. Information is kept on file for auditing purposes, and TCFHR ensures that this information is kept confidential and is disposed of securely.

If you have questions after viewing the online application, please read FAQ’s or contact The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County.

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