CFF Scholarship Application
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  • CFF Scholarship Application Form

    CFF Scholarship Application Form

    Application Deadline - June 30, 2026

  • Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

  • If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

  • All winners will be notified on or before July 31, 2026.

    If selected, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

  • All questions marked with an * is required to submit this form.

  • I. Personal Data

    Tell us about yourself
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • *Optional Information 

    Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)

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  • Are you interested in one of the following Fine Arts Scholarships? If yes, you will need to audition or present a portfolio to meet eligibility requirements. Please call the Fine Arts Department at (888) 888-8888 to schedule an appointment.

  • II. High School Information

  • May 2025 high school graduates are eligible for consideration for summer scholarships in addition to fall-spring awards. Accepting a summer award obligates you to attend in the following fall and spring.

  • III. ACT Information

  • ACT scores are not required for scholarship eligibility. However, providing an ACT score can increase the likelihood of your selection as compared to other candidates.

  • *ACT scores are NOT required for scholarship eligibility. 

  • All scholarship applicants reporting an ACT score will be asked to provide official verification.

  • Note: If you are a 2012 high school graduate and received a composite score of 26 or higher you are eligible for an automatic one-year full tuition scholarship.

  • III. More about YOU

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  • (School Name) administers many scholarships designed to offer aid to students that represent unique characteristics. Please check each of the qualifiers below that apply to you. This data may increase your likelihood of qualifying for selected scholarships. Please note, if you are awarded a scholarship based on any of these qualifiers, you will be asked to produce documentation verifying your unique eligibility.

  • Please check each of the qualifiers below that apply to you.

    *This data is optional and NOT required.

  • IV. Essay

  • Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.

  • Your essay should be at least 500 words.

    Choose ONE of the following topics:

    • Why is family important to you?
    • What do you want to do in the future?
    • Other: If you have another topic you’d like to share, feel free to choose it!

    *Your essay should help us get to know you and it will be shared with the family.

    Keep in mind: We encourage you to include your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that you wish to share. 

     

    Let your creativity and uniqueness shine! 

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  • V. Extras

    (Optional)

  • In this section, the following questions are completely optional and will not affect your eligibility or chances of receiving a scholarship.

    We collect this data to help us better understand who is applying for our scholarships. This insight allows us to:

    • Evaluate how well we are reaching a diverse range of applicants
    • Share general (non-identifying) information with potential donors who may have specific areas of interest
    • Strengthen our ability to serve all members of our community

    You are welcome to skip any question you do not wish to answer.

    Thank you for helping us grow and improve our scholarship program.

  • *Optional Demographic Information

    Information regarding gender, ethnic origin, race, and/or disabilty is completely optional and will not affect your eligibility or chances of receiving a scholarship.

    We collect this data to help us better understand who is applying for our scholarships. This insight allows us to:

    • Evaluate how well we are reaching a diverse range of applicants
    • Share general (non-identifying) information with potential donors who may have specific areas of interest
    • Strengthen our ability to serve all members of our community

    You are welcome to skip any question you do not wish to answer.

    Thank you for helping us grow and improve our scholarship program.

  • VI. Stay Connected

    (Optional)

  • We’d love to keep in touch with you! Occasionally, we share updates about Carter Family Foundation activities, events, scholarship opportunities, and ways to stay involved.

    Please let us know if you’re open to receiving updates from us in the future using the contact information you provided.

  • We respect your privacy. You can opt out at any time, and we promise not to spam you.

  • VII. Applicant's E-Signature

  • By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

  • Check your inbox for an email confirmation along with a copy of your signed application.

  • PDF applications should be submitted via email to: scholarships@thecarterfamilyfoundation.com.

     

    Paper applications should be mailed to: 

    Carter Family Foundation - Scholarships

    234 West Mount Pleasant Avenue

    Philadelphia, PA 19119

     

    Questions?

    Contact us via email: scholarships@thecarterfamilyfoundation.com

    or reach us by phone: Niki Tate-Royal (215-680-0172).

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    ACME School committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The College does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

  • The Carter Family Foundation is committed to providing equal opportunity in education.
    We do not discriminate in our scholarship program or any related activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class. All graduating high school seniors who meet our eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

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