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Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation awards $100,000‑fund backed computer science scholarship
Summary
The Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation announced a $100,000 gift from Linda Carr and Clarence James that established two funds; the 2026 Computer Science Scholarship was presented to Heritage High senior Josiah Martin.
Don Weise, executive director of the Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation, announced that longtime supporters Linda Carr and Clarence James donated $100,000 in December 2023 to establish two funds, including the Vivian Carr Miller Excellence Through Education Fund. The gift supports student needs, basic hygiene, and scholarship opportunities.
Vivian Miller spoke about the family’s commitment to education and introduced this year’s scholarship recipient, Heritage High senior Josiah Martin, who has a 4.37 GPA, leadership roles in robotics and cybersecurity teams, industry certifications, research in computational biology and an internship with the Lynchburg City Schools IT department.
Why it matters: The foundation’s funds are already providing wraparound supports and scholarship opportunities aimed at removing barriers to learning and strengthening school‑family connections.
Next steps: Foundation representatives and school leaders will continue fundraising and outreach to expand student supports and award future scholarships.
