The Community Foundation of the NRV 25-26 Annual Report

2026 SNAPSHOT: SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

$1,000 Minimum Award

$212,998 Awarded in 2026

106 Scholarship Recipients

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Current College Students

High School Students

As a first-generation, transfer student I have worked diligently to support myself while prioritizing my coursework. With a demanding year ahead, this scholarship will be essential in allowing me to focus fully on my academics and emerging career.” Elizabeth Hixon is a rising Virginia Tech senior majoring in Environmental Conservation & Society. Elizabeth is one of six ‘26 recipients of a Virginia Tech Women’s Club Scholarship.

Plus: one high school graduate returning to school & one veterinary student

28% First-Generation College Students

WHERE THEY HAIL FROM

Radford 5.7%

Pulaski 6.6%

Montgomery 48.1%

Outside the NRV* 7.5%

TOP 4 SCHOOLS WHERE THEY ARE HEADED

Giles 9.4%

1. Virginia Tech 2. Radford University 3. New River Community College 4. James Madison University

Floyd 22.6%

*The 7.5% from outside the NRV are studying here.

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