Scholarship Opportunity

Carolina FCU Jack Jenkins and Don Starling Scholarship

Offered by Carolina Federal Credit Union

College and technical-school support through Carolina Federal Credit Union.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 scholarship application

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 30, 2026

Eligibility

  • Published packet permits a local high-school senior OR a family member of a Carolina FCU member; confirm ambiguous family-applicant grade eligibility with sponsor.
  • Pursue full-time study at a four-year or technical/community college; no numeric GPA minimum published.

Requirements

  • Provide signed application, counselor-verified unweighted GPA, junior-year/first-senior-semester transcript, four essay responses, two teacher evaluations and household financial information.

How to Apply

  1. 1Watch for the next dated packet; 2026 applications were due March 30 at 5 p.m.
  2. 2Ask sponsor about the family-member route; do not assume personal CU membership is mandatory for local seniors.

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