Eligibility

eligibility

You must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, at least 16 years of age and no older than 24 years of age, located in the United States or D.C. and on track to apply for or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools).

You’ll have to identify the specific secondary education program, college or certificate/degree option you want to get into, or for which you which you need funds. You may be looking to enroll or already enrolled in this secondary educational program.

If you are a minor, you’ll need written consent from a parent or legal guardian to participate.

You must be willing to work with the Community Concern for Children & Families’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.

Employees of Community Concern for Children & Families, Gold Royal 7, and its parent, subsidiaries of its parent, franchisees, licensees, and the advertising and promotion agencies involved with this Program are not eligible to apply or receive a scholarship through this version of the program. The Community Concern for Children & Families has a separate CCFCF Scholarship program for CCFCF employees. Visit www.scholarship.ccfcf.org/employee for more information and learn more about CCFCF’s other team member Education Programs by visiting www.ccfcf.org/education.

See Terms & Conditions for the complete eligibility requirements.

faqs

  • Q: What is the CCFCF Scholarship?
  • A: This scholarship is for the innovators, creators and dreamers who want to share his/her passion and receive support to pursue this passion through a higher educational outlet. This is not needs or obstacle based; it is a passion based scholarship program.
  • Q: Is a currently enrolled college student eligible to apply for the CCFCF Scholarship?
  • A: Yes, if selected, you may utilize the funds at your current accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational-technical, and/or trade school.
  • Q: Can I use the scholarship award for graduate school and/or master’s degree studies?
  • A: Yes, if selected, you may use the awarded funds at your accredited higher education institution.
  • Q: Does it cost money to apply?
  • A: No, applications are free.
  • Q: Do I have to be a US resident to apply?
  • A: Yes, the CCFCF Scholarship is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C.
  • Q: Is there a minimum GPA requirement for this scholarship?
  • A: No, this is a passion based scholarship that is not merit or needs based.
  • Q: What do I submit?
  • A: Submit an original video that tells us the story of your real, driving passion. It could be a short film, animation or just a simple testimonial. Your video must be 2 minutes or less and must be no larger than 1 GB to ensure it’s easy to upload to the application. See the Terms & Conditions for additional Application Guidelines.
  • Q: Are there rules about what can’t go in my video?
  • A: You may not include any obscenity, crude language, violence, or anything of an inappropriate or illegal nature. See #4 within the Terms & Conditions for additional Application Guidelines.
  • Q: What types of files can I submit?
  • A: Your video should be less than 2 minutes and be formatted as an MP4, MPEG, MOV, AVI, or WMV.
  • Q: I already submitted an application but am not satisfied with the quality of my video. Is it possible to delete my application and resubmit?
  • A: Please consider the deadline of the program as you make this decision. Be sure to  edit and review your video before uploading. You will not be able to delete or edit your application after submitting.
  • Q: I am a minor and the instruction email has not been sent to my parent or legal guardian’s email address yet.
  • A: Please have your parent or legal guardian check their Spam folder within their email mailbox and/or email our scholarship management company at info@scholarship.ccfcf.com. Be sure to mention you are applying for the Community Concern for Children & Families CCFCF Scholarship.
  • Q: Do you accept mail-in submissions?
  • A: No, you must submit your application through the “Apply” link on www.scholarship.ccfcf.org.
  • Q: I previously won a CCFCF Scholarship, can I apply again?
  • A: Not through this version of the program, but we do a CCFCF Scholarship Renewal program for our past CCFCF Scholarship recipients. Email info@scholarship.ccfcf.orgfor more information!

Questions? Email us at info@scholarship.ccfcf.org!