The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties announced $26,400 in scholarships awarded from a variety of scholarship funds to local students pursuing higher education and vocational training.
Each year, the Community Foundation offers scholarship opportunities from its various scholarship funds established by local donors. Each scholarship fund supports a unique area of focus as created and envisioned by the donor.
“Our team and Board of Directors takes tremendous pride in stewarding the scholarship funds that help these students further their education—especially given the hardships and uncertainties the past year presented,” said President & CEO Amy Owen.
The following students were awarded scholarships in 2021:
Nardin Zaki, graduate of Stone Bridge High School attending Northern Virginia Community College with a $5,000 Gavin Rupp “I Promise” Scholarship established in honor of Gavin Rupp to support students pursuing a career in the health sciences field with an interest in pediatric oncology.
Katherine Hick, graduate of Woodgrove High School attending Northern Virginia Community College with a $1,400 scholarship from the Blair and Mike Pirrello Vocational Scholarship supporting individuals pursuing trade careers through vocational training.
Erica Dobies, graduate of Loudoun County High School attending James Madison University with a $5,000 Henry Stowers Loudoun County High School Scholarship, established with a legacy gift from Henry Stowers to support graduates of Loudoun County High School pursuing higher education.
Zohayr Naveed, graduate of Loudoun County High School, will attend University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, to study Biochemistry and Linguistics. Naveed was awarded $5,000 from the Henry Stowers Loudoun County High School Scholarship Fund.
Kayla Ballve, graduate of Loudoun County High School, will attend Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, to major in Communication Studies and Sociology. Ballve was awarded $5,000 from the Henry Stowers Loudoun County High School Scholarship Fund.
Danning Bisaga, graduate of Loudoun County High School, will attend University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, majoring in Psychology and Cognitive Science. Bisaga was awarded $5,000 from the Henry Stowers Loudoun County High School Scholarship Fund.
The Community Foundation publishes its available scholarship opportunities and application each year in early spring. To learn more about its scholarships, visit: https://communityfoundationlf.org/students.
Pictured Top: Nardin Zaki, Katherine Hick, Erica Dobies. Pictured Bottom: Zohayr Naveed, Kayla Ballve, Danning Bisaga
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 grow community giving in Loudoun and northern Fauquier counties, surrounding areas and across the nation. Since its inception, the Community Foundation has granted more than $10 million back into the community. 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, GiveChoose.org, and FacesofLoudoun.org (703) 779-3505.
