How much funding does Robert H. Short Scholars Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Robert H. Short Scholars Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around November.

Who is eligible for Robert H. Short Scholars Program?

Eligible applicants: For-profit institutions; Students from southeastern North Carolina; Not-for-profit colleges or universities only.

How often is Robert H. Short Scholars Program offered?

Robert H. Short Scholars Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected November 30, 2026.

Robert H. Short Scholars Program

Cumberland Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: November 30, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

For-profit institutions
Students from southeastern North Carolina
Not-for-profit colleges or universities only

Other requirements

Eligible students who will attend a not-for-profit college or university

Overview

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

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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What Cumberland Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 125
Total given: $8.5M
Median grant: $28K
Range: $5,100–$1.65M

By dollars: North Carolina 89%, New York 5%, Pennsylvania 3%. Top recipient cities: Fayetteville, NC; Raleigh, NC; New York, NY.
22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.