Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 150

Award Deadline: Register to View


We manage more than 150 scholarship funds that help deserving students pursue their educational goals.

Established by generous fundholders, these scholarships provide support for students ranging from kindergarten to graduate school.

Scholarship Application Calendar

Early December: Current scholarship recipients are notified to complete the online Scholarship Renewal Application. New applications are available on our online scholarships portal.

  • Early March: Deadline to submit most applications to FFTC. Be sure to check specific scholarship deadlines.
  • March-May: Scholarship committees meet to review applications.
  • March-June: Scholarship awards are announced to applicants.
  • Mid-June: Scholarship payments are mailed to recipients' schools.

Our 2025-2026 Application Cycle will open November 20, 2024 through February 28, 2025.

Please note that you can search four different ways. Select from the relevant categories below and click “Search by Keyword” or “Search by Eligibility”. The system will sort through the database and display a list of scholarships based on what you have selected below. All results will include scholarships that matched your specific category choices as well as records that were categorized as "Not Specified" for each category.

  • Keyword(s) Search - This option allows you to search by keyword as it relates to the name of the scholarship.
  • Major/Area of Study – This option allows you to search by the major you will be studying.
  • Type of Student – This option allows you to search by your academic classification for the upcoming academic year.
  • County or Geographic Residence – This option allows you to search by your current legal county, city or state residence.

Each scholarship has its own selection criteria and requirements. Most Foundation For The Carolinas' Scholarship Funds use the online application but some funds asks that you contact an external school or organization to apply.  We strongly encourage you to review the “How to Apply” for each of the funds you are interested in applying.

Scholarship funds may award grants to qualified students attending colleges and universities in the United States. 

View Scholarship

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 01, 2026
$25,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:EarnestDeterminedMovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the scholarship will be...

No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
$2,000
The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in...

A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
$2,000
The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.SelectionOne (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the...

$10,000
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...

Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$25,000
Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving one student $25,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from our Niche Direct Admissions partner colleges.Apply for our $25,000 No Essay Scholarship...

Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
$2,000
The Christian Connector offers various scholarship drawings for Christian/Faith Based colleges and universities. All of the information services provided by The Christian Connector are offered absolutely free!Eligibility:Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college.About:The Christian Connector offers a...

New Year Scholarship Award

Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
$2,000
Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.To be eligible for the Scholarship you:A)...

Appily Easy Money Scholarship

Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
$1,000
The Appily scholarship application is fast and easy.Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools. We will judge this scholarship based on other criteria such as volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special circumstances, etc.About the sponsors of the scholarship (EAB and Appily):EAB is the market leader in helping colleges...

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
$1,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2026.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

Tillman Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 01, 2026
$40,000
The Pat Tillman Foundation recognizes remarkable service members, veterans, and military spouses as the next generation of leaders. Through academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development, and a global community of peers and supporters, the Foundation empowers these individuals to make a meaningful impact as they transition into their next chapter of service beyond self.Find eligibility requirements, scholar benefits, and step-by-step instructions...