Foundation For The Carolinas Scholarships Opening Soon
Offered by Foundation For The Carolinas
About This Scholarship
Foundation For The Carolinas, headquartered in Charlotte, administers one of the largest community foundation scholarship programs in the Southeast. Through a single online database, students can search dozens of donor-established scholarship funds and apply to those that match their profile, whether they are graduating high school seniors, current college students, graduate students, or non-traditional scholars returning to the classroom.
The foundation has served the Charlotte region and surrounding Carolinas counties since 1958 and manages scholarship funds created by families, corporations, and civic organizations. Award criteria vary by fund and can weigh academics, financial need, field of study, and community involvement.
The 2027-2028 application cycle opens December 1, 2026 and closes March 5, 2027. Applications are submitted through the foundation's CommunityForce scholarship portal, and dedicated scholarship staff are available by phone to help applicants navigate the process.
Eligibility
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, graduate students, and non-traditional students depending on the fund
- Most funds serve students in the Charlotte region and other Carolinas communities
- Individual scholarship funds set their own academic, residency, and financial-need criteria
- Applicants apply only to funds whose posted criteria they meet
How To Apply
- Search the scholarship database at fftc.org/scholarships to find funds that match your profile
- Create an account on the FFTC CommunityForce portal and complete the application for each matching scholarship
- Submit before the March 5, 2027 close of the 2027-2028 cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the FFTC scholarship application open?
The 2027-2028 scholarship application cycle opens December 1, 2026 and closes March 5, 2027. Applications go through the foundation's online scholarship portal.
Who can apply for FFTC scholarships?
Depending on the fund, high school seniors, current college and graduate students, and non-traditional scholars are eligible. Each donor-established fund sets its own criteria, so review fund requirements before applying.