SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary is committed to aiding America’s youth in their pursuit of a higher education.
Since 1998, the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. has awarded scholarships based on academic performance and financial need to deserving high school and college students. We've awarded over $100,000 in scholarships since 2021, and in 2022, we awarded over $26,000 scholarships. Additionally, the Foundation has expanded its scholarships offering by adding one (1) continuing education scholarship offering. This is awarded to a past recipient enrolled as a full-time student in their second year. Scholarship information and applications are made available yearly at the beginning of the year.​ All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted in April of each year and scholarship recipients are notified by no later than May 31st.
2026 High School
Collegiate Scholarships
Scholarship Portal Is Now Open
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Questions, please contact ICSFC Scholarship Chairman at icsfcscholarships@gmail.com.
Eight (8) high school collegiate scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each. This scholarship is available to current high school students in the graduating class of 2026 who meets the following eligibility criteria:
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​​A graduating 2026 high school senior who is Black or African American
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A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
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Attends a public, private, or charter high school in Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, or Morrisville
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Will study as a full-time student at an accredited two or four-year institution in the fall of 2026.​
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Scan QR Code Below To Apply
By Friday, April 24th at 11:59 pm
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2026 Shirley Franklin Tyree
Memorial Scholarship
Portal Is Now Open
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Questions, please contact ICSFC Scholarship Chairman at icsfcscholarships@gmail.com.
We are also pleased to announce the Shirley Franklin Tyree Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $3,000. This scholarship is available to currently enrolled college students who meet the following criteria.
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College student who is Black or African American AND
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Has an overall GPA of 3.0 AND
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Has completed 30 credit hours AND
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Is majoring in Education AND
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Is enrolled at Central State University, Wilberforce University, or any HBCU
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Scan QR Code Below To Apply
By Friday, April 24th at 11:59 pm
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Application Checklist
Applicant Information
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Educational Information
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Essay
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Application Agreement
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Official School Transcript (must be submitted separately from the institution or their third-party transcript provider).