(from left to right, top to bottom: Caroline Caton, Erica Dobies, Kathryn Homa, Pat McCann, Austin Mitchell, Zohayr Naveed, and John Tierney)
Leesburg, VA – August 21, 2023 – The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties announced $15,800 in 2023 scholarship awards.
Caroline Caton, graduate of Freedom High School, received a $2,500 scholarship from the Debbie Settle Scholarship Foundation to continue studies at University of Mary Washington.
Erica Dobies, graduate of Loudoun County High School, received a $2,000 scholarship from the Stowers Loudoun County High School Scholarship Fund to continue studies at James Madison University.
Kathryn Homa, graduate of Loudoun County High School and volunteer of Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Mary B. Tett Health Professionals Scholarship Fund and a $3,000 scholarship from the Gavin Rup “I Promise 15” Scholarship Fund to attend Duke University.
Pat McCann received a $1,300 scholarship from the Val and Bill Tillett Scholarship Fund to attend Northern Virginia Community College’s horticulture program.
Austin Mitchell, graduate of Riverside High School, received a $2,000 scholarship from the Quinn William Gorman Scholarship Fund to attend Penn State.
Zohayr Naveed, graduate of Loudoun County High School, received a $2,000 scholarship from the Stowers Loudoun County High School Scholarship to continue studies at University of Virginia.
John Tierney, graduate of Loudoun Valley High School, received a $2,000 scholarship from the Blair and Mike Pirrello Vocational Scholarship Fund to attend Tulsa Welding School.
“We’re so grateful for the local donors who establish scholarship funds with the Community Foundation to support students pursuing career and educational opportunities,” said Nicole Acosta, President and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Each of these unique funds honors the legacy of truly remarkable individuals in our community.”
Individuals interested in learning more about creating a fund or about scholarship opportunities at the Community Foundation may visit www.communityfoundationlf.org.
About the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Founded in 1999 by local volunteers, the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designed to accelerate community giving for common good in Loudoun and northern Fauquier counties, surrounding areas and across the nation. Since its inception, the Community Foundation has granted more than $14 million. Donors who include the Community Foundation in their philanthropic vision benefit from low fees, knowledgeable staff, and personal assurance that legal and accounting issues are managed under one cost-effective banner: the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. CommunityFoundationLF.org (703) 779-3505. www.communityfoundationlf.org
