Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation

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The Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation benefits nontraditional students enrolled in a college or university.
Dorothy Jean Coates was born in 1935 in Greenwood, SC. She was married to Richard L. V. Coates, Jr. and earned her high school diploma in 1969 by attending Night School at Cardoza High School in Washington, DC after the birth of her 5th of five children. Dorothy enrolled in Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) in 1975. She took one course per quarter while maintaining a career and family. She graduated in 1993 with an Associate of Science degree in General Studies after her five children matriculated through college and established their own careers. Dorothy enrolled in Mary Washington College (University) after graduating from NVCC to continue improving her education attainment until her death in 1998. She was truly a life-long learner.

Mission Statement

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Our scholarship program is designed to support passionate and driven individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Foundation History

The Dorothy Jean Coates Foundation Scholarship was founded in 2021 by Richard Coates as a heartfelt tribute to his beloved mother, a lifelong learner whose passion for education knew no bounds. Inspired by her dedication and the transformative power of education, Richard established this scholarship to honor her memory and continue her legacy.

Scholarship Details

The DJC Scholarship was established in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia as a donor administered endowment fund. Every year since this fund has awarded scholarships to deserving students that embodies the commitment to education while maintaining and juggling all the responsibilities of life as the scholarship's namesake did. This is not an academic merit based or a financial needs based scholarship. It's primary goal is to award scholarships to non traditional students.

Past Recipients

Maria Gomez
2021 Recipient
Jane Doe
John Smith
2022 Recipient
2023 Recipient
Celebrating Success and Perseverance
Our scholarship recipients come from diverse backgrounds and have faced various challenges on their educational journeys. Below are some of our previous winners.

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DJC Scholarship Foundation
Questions? Contact the Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation Fund website at;
RLVC3RD@gmail.com
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