Since 1980, Carrot-Top Industries, Inc. has been a leading flag and patriotic products retailer priding ourselves on a dedication to patriotism and community growth across America. Since the Fall of 2018, they have been helping low-income students living in rural areas with their college endeavors.
Funding
The scholarship will award $1,000 scholarships to one winner for the Spring and two winners for the Fall semester, to graduating high school seniors, current college students or adult learners planning to enroll in an accredited college program during the 2023-2024 academic year.
The winners will be chosen by the owners, management and staff of Carrot-Top Industries. The scholarship check will be sent directly to the winner’s college or university.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- College-bound graduating high school seniors.
- Current college students.
- Adult learners with a GPA of 3.0 or higher(high school or college) who are planning to enroll in an accredited college program.
- Applicants must also reside in a rural area.
- Meet low-income criteria outlined in the website.
Application process
To apply you must provide an electronic copy of all documents below:
- An essay of approximately 750 words responding to the prompt: “How have you shown patriotism through your community involvement?”
2. A copy of your most recent high school or college transcript.
3. Two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, counselors, other academic professionals or colleagues.
4. A current photo or school photo for marketing purposes.
Application deadline
Fall 2024: June 30, 2024
Spring 2024: November 30, 2023
Sping 2024 applications accepted starting December 1, 2023.
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