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Robert H. Short Scholars Program

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 30, 2026

222 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Robert H. Short Scholars Program

Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation Inc (NC, US)

Geographic Scope: Southeastern North Carolina

Overview:
One of two major scholarship application cycles offered by Cumberland Community Foundation. The foundation manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations.

Annual Awards: More than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina

    Eligibility

  • Eligible students who will attend a not-for-profit college or university
  • Awards are not available to for-profit institutions
  • Students from southeastern North Carolina

    Application Timeline

  • Application Period: November (specific dates available on foundation website)
  • Most scholarships are selected by the CCF Scholarship Committee
  • A few scholarships are selected by external selection committees at individual high schools

    Additional Information

  • Students should check with their high school guidance office to learn about additional scholarship opportunities
  • Online application required

Contact Information

Cumberland Community Foundation Inc

  • Address: PO Box 2345, Fayetteville, NC 28302

  • Phone: (910) 483-4449

  • Fax: (910) 483-2905

  • Website: cumberlandcf.org
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Process:

  • Online application system required

  • Click through tabs on the dropdown menu to learn more about opportunities and create your online application

  • Video resources available to help applicants learn more about scholarship programs
  • Eligible Institutions:

  • Not-for-profit colleges or universities only

  • Awards are not available to for-profit institutions
  • Application Timeline:

  • Apply in November
  • Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed required materials are not provided in the available content. Students should access the online application portal directly for complete requirements.

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