FFTC scholarships

This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award

Many donor scholarships (more than 150 funds); amounts vary.

Deadline

2027-2028 application cycle opens December 1, 2026 and runs to March 5, 2027.

How to apply

Search the FFTC portal and create an account. Complete each fund’s application, prequalification questions and required uploads; most request a transcript, references, financial-aid information, resume or essays. FAFSA-ineligible applicants may submit an explanation. Online submission is required unless the fund states otherwise.

Who can apply

Primarily Carolinas-connected students, including high school seniors, college and graduate students and nontraditional learners; the broader fund directory also includes pre-K and school programs. Residency, school, field, need, GPA and other restrictions vary by fund.

Good to know

The main page explicitly posts December 1, 2026–March 5, 2027 for 2027-28. No common closing time or time zone is stated. The FAQ retains older SAR/EFC financial terminology, so confirm current documentation in the application. Recipients submit an acceptance form, and payments go to the institution; notify FFTC of status changes.