Scholarship Information

Martinsville Area Community Foundation administers four scholarship funds to assist capable and deserving students based on the criteria established by fund donors. All awards are subject to the availability of funds. Specifics of the Foundation's scholarship program are subject to change from time to time. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact April Haynes at (276) 656-6223.


Scholarship Funds
The Rangeley Educational Fund will provide scholarships to further the education of young men and women pursuing study in technical, vocational, academic or professional fields, with preference given to students from Martinsville and Henry County.

The Lester Educational Fund will provide scholarships to help students obtain an education in a profession or vocation, with preference given to students from Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County, Virginia.

The LaPrade Educational Fund will provide scholarships to further the education of young men and women who appear to be able, deserving, and in real need of financial assistance in their post high school education in the fields of either technical, vocational, academic or professional education, with preference given to students from the City of Martinsville, Henry County, Franklin County, and Pittsylvania County.

The Hall Educational Fund will provide scholarships to qualified and needy young men and women who will enroll in, or are enrolled in, an accredited four year college or university that is associated with the United Methodist Church. While applicants may pursue any course of study, preference will be given to students studying to become a Methodist minister. Further, preference will be given to students from the City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry, Patrick, Franklin and Pittsylvania.


Who May Apply?
 Graduating high school seniors, current college students, or anyone intending to begin a program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or technical/vocational school, or students in a graduate program may apply.

Submit your completed application by the required deadline to Martinsville Area Community Foundation, P. O. Box 1124, Martinsville, VA 24114.




Typical Scholarship Application and Grant Cycle
January Scholarship application packets are made available to the general public.
January - March Review scholarship descriptions to determine the scholarship for which you apply. Complete and deliver application along with all support materials to MACF.
April 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS.
April - May Scholarship Committee meets and selects recipients.
May - June Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award(s).
June 30 Grant payment mailed to college or university in student's name; unless otherwise noted.





Frequently Asked Questions
 The following are questions commonly asked about the Foundation's Scholarship Program.


  • How much does it cost to apply for a scholarship?
  • Can I apply to more than one scholarship?
  • Do I need to pay scholarship money back?
  • If I am awarded a scholarship, do I recieve the check?
  • If I receive a scholarship one year, will I automatically receive an award for the following year?
  • When will I be notified if I am selected for a scholarship?
  • What do scholarship funds typically cover?
  • If I want to send a thank you note, where do I send it?










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