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The Ian and Jalen Brown Legacy Scholarship Fund
The Ian and Jalen Brown Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to honor the legacy of Ian and Jalen Brown - two vivacious brothers who attended Spotsylvania High School and inspired laughter in everyone who knew them.
Ian Brown was a senior of the class of 2016, a member of the soccer team and a big-hearted older brother. He once told his family that he did not want to miss a thing - and he jammed more into his 18 years than many people do in a lifetime.
Jalen Brown was a sophomore of the class of 2018 who shared his love of life with his cross country and track teammates, his friends, and his family. He is remembered for the signature wide smile that encapsulated his joyful and fun-loving approach to life.
Tragically, the brothers lost their lives in an automobile accident in November 2015 while on their way to school.
Loved unconditionally, the Brown brothers were an inspiration to others. They were known for their optimistic outlooks, big hearts, and infectious smiles. Ian and Jalen's family and many friends established this scholarship fund to support deserving students who share the boys' ability to spread kindness and to positively impact others around them.
Each year, one to two scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to Spotsylvania High School seniors who embody the positive spirits of Ian and Jalen. One award will support a college or university-bound student, the other will support a vocational or career/technical student. These awards are renewable for up to four years when the recipients maintain good academic standing.
About Scholarship Funds
Donors help area students achieve their dreams by establishing or contributing to a scholarship fund at The Community Foundation. Scholarship funds are flexible and can be structured to benefit students at any education level, or for a specific institution. Donors often use scholarship funds to honor or memorialize a loved one.
Donors maintain an active voice in the student selection process while they rely upon The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to handle the necessary paperwork and ensure that scholarships are distributed equitably.
Let us help you create the fund that works best for your charitable giving goals!
To contribute to this fund, simply click Donate Now.
Donations may also be mailed to:
The Community Foundation - The Ian and Jalen Brown Legacy Scholarship Fund
PO Box 208, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
Please make your check payable to:
The Ian and Jalen Brown Legacy Scholarship Fund
Apply for a Scholarship
The online application portal will walk students through our application process.
- Students submit general information such as address and high school, as well as information about extracurricular activities or awards.
- Students use the online application to provide the name and email address of their guidance counselor and other individuals. These contacts will receive an email requesting the student’s high school transcript or a personal reference.
Call 540 373-9292 or e-mail scholarships@cfrrr.org for more information.