Providing educational opportunities for African Americans in the Keswick Area
The Keswick Heritage Fund is dedicated to providing educational support and opportunities for professional development. Grace Episcopal Church, Union Grove Baptist, Union Run Baptist, Zion Hill Baptist, Pleasant Plain Baptist and St. John Baptist Church are united for growth through community partnership and education.
Keswick Heritage Scholars 2026!
he Keswick Heritage Fund board and scholarship selection committee were proud to present full scholarships to one first time undergraduate college student, and returning scholars students continuing their education. KHF partner churches on June 13, 2026 hosted the awards presentation celebration for scholars and families at St. John Family Life and Fitness Center in Cobham. Pictured above are from left: Pastor K. Hawkins, S. Word, M. Christmas, M. Gardner, Ms. H. Douglas, Makaili Christmas, Jayden Vaughan, Pastor C. Dillard, Kharee Anderson, Rev. G. Miles Smith, Raesaun Ellis, Pastor Rickey White, Pastor Marieka Williams, and Elizabeth H. ‘Beth’ Sutton.
Keswick Heritage Fund Scholars 2026
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Keswick Heritage Scholars 2025
The Keswick Heritage Fund scholars August 10, 2025: Pictured above are from left: Mariana Coles, Meyah Gardner, Makaili Christmas, Xander Douglas, Mya Carter, Mia Tinsley, Melissa Booker. and Jayden Vaughan, Darrius Tyler, Raesaun Ellis, Monet Christmas
Keswick Heritage Fund Scholars 2025
The Keswick Heritage Fund board and scholarship selection committee were proud to present scholarships to five undergraduate college students and one continuing education scholar on August 10, 2024 at the awards presentation celebration for scholars and families at Union Run Baptist Church. Pictured above are from left: Mia Tinsley, Tatiana Mozee,Meyah Gardner,Kharee Anderson, Mikaili Christmas, Monet Christmas.
Keswick Heritage Fund Scholars 2024
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Our Mission
The Keswick Heritage Fund is unified for growth to provide support for educational opportunities for African Americans in the Keswick Area of Virginia.
Our Purpose
The Keswick Heritage Fund will provide financial and facilitative support for local African American educational opportunities. These may include scholarships for higher education, internships, tutoring, mentoring, assistance with resume or college application preparation, and other similar services. This fund pledges to encourage African American participation in initiatives that further enhance educational and professional development opportunities in society.
The Keswick Heritage Fund is inspired by the legacy of the Rosenwald School alumni. Shown here is KHF President Pastor Kelvin Hawkins, of St. John Baptist Church.
The Keswick Heritage Fund is a community-based charity formed in 2021 through the partnership of five churches in Keswick, Virginia.
