Plummer Family Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a student from Grayson County High School or Galax High School who is pursuing a post-secondary degree at a college, technical school, art school, community college, or any university located in Virginia, North Carolina, or Tennessee. Financial need, good moral character, and participation in extracurricular activities must be demonstrated. Minimum 3.0 GPA and additional essay on "What positive contribution do you plan to make to humanity?" are required.

How to Apply

Apply directly through River Valley Community Foundation's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the February 6, 2027 deadline.

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