How To Apply

At Carolina Children’s Home we have two types of funds: scholarships, and grants. Applying for one of our funds is a simple process. Be sure to check the requirements for each fund before beginning the application process. While you may not be asked to upload everything during the first step, please have the required forms ready for attachment and provide all attachments in PDF formats.

Apply For A CCH Scholarship 

Criteria for selection:

  • Residents of Midlands counties of Richland, Lexington, Sumter, Kershaw, Calhoun, Fairfield, Newberry, Saluda, Aiken and Orangeburg.
  • Matriculating in social work, psychology, medicine, nursing or counseling
  • Applications must include a completed FASFA
  • Applications will be assessed based on:
  •                Financial need
  • Academic background
  • Priority will be given to new applications but it not intended to discourage previous recipients from applying

CCH Foundation must receive these applications by Feb 28, 2024.

Apply For A CCH Grant

Carolina Children’s Home Seeks Applications Which:

1-     Organizations should be located in and support residents of Midlands counties

2-     Grantees should be community partners accomplishing one of the following:

  •  Supporting the physical and mental health needs of children
  • Fostering character development and providing opportunities for socialization of underprivileged children
  • Focusing on strong family structures and parental involvement
  • Supporting children’s education in Midlands counties

In this grant cycle, maximum grant award will be no more than $25,000.

Attachments That Need To Be Included With Application:

  • Annual financial statements or Audit-past two years
  • 501(c) 3 IRS ruling letter
  • Letters of Support
  • List of Board of Directors and very brief description of their backgrounds

*Grants will not be awarded for ongoing program operations

Applications are now OPEN. All GRANT applications must be in by February 28, 2024! Student Applications deadline EXTENDED to 4.15.24!!