Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation announced two new scholarships for fall 2025 thanks to Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber builder empowering homes and businesses with reliable, high-speed connectivity. Two deserving Patrick & Henry students will each be awarded a Brightspeed Bright Futures Scholarship, a $2,500 tuition-based scholarship.
“The generosity of community partners like Brightspeed is ensuring that our students have every opportunity to attain a financially stable future for themselves and their families,” said Tiffani Underwood, P&HCC Foundation executive director, adding, “We are so honored to offer this generous support to our students in the 2025-2026 academic year.”
To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
*Student is enrolled in or is enrolling in Patrick & Henry Community College
*Student must have a 2.5 GPA or greater
Student lives in Martinsville, Collinsville, Fieldale, Horsepasture, Glen Court, Axton, or Stuart
Students will be awarded the scholarship during the summer 2025 selection period to support tuition during the fall 2025 or spring 2026 semester.
“At Brightspeed, we’re committed to expanding opportunity through connection—whether it’s high-speed internet or access to higher education,” said Sabrina Anderson, Brightspeed local marketing manager – East Region. “We’re proud to invest in the futures of Patrick & Henry students who are working hard to create brighter paths for themselves, their families, and their communities.”
