• Who is eligible for the scholarship?

    There are eligibility requirements for both the employee/parent and the applicant.
    An employee must meet the following criteria for eligibility:
    1. Be a qualified employee. A qualified employee is defined as follows:
    a) Current/Active full-time employee at the time awards are made.
    b) Completed at least two years of active service with Front Porch Communities Foundation or certain subsidiaries of the company, at the deadline date of the application.

    The applicant must meet the following criteria for eligibility:
    1. Be a dependent child of a qualified employee. A dependent child is defined as follows:
    a) Natural, adopted or resident stepchild.
    b) Unmarried at time of award.
    c) Must be 23 or younger.
    2. Be a senior in high school or an undergraduate student already attending a college or university and planning to attend college as a full-time student in the fall of the year the award is made.
    3. Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale through the latest spring semester.
    4. Plan to earn a recognized undergraduate academic degree in the time normally prescribed for satisfactory progress.

  • What is the application process?

    Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:

    1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
    2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
    3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
    4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
    If you need assistance,please email: .

  • When is the deadline for submission of materials?

    The deadline for submission of the online portion of the application is .
    Deadline for receipt of the additional required materials is 5:00 pm est. .
    The additional materials required must be mailed or emailed in ONE envelope/email to the , PO BOX 1465, Taylors, SC 29687 or emailed to . The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est. .

    Once an applicant has applied online and submitted the application they will receive an email immediately letting them know their application has been received and reminding them to submit by mail the remaining items required to complete the application. Failure to provide the additional materials within the designated time frame will result in an "incomplete" application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarships.

  • What constitutes a complete application packet?

    You must submit the following additional materials:

    • Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
    Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.

    • Official TRANSCRIPT with grades and cumulative GPA posted through the   semester. (It must be OFFICIAL)

  • What is the value of the scholarship award?

    There will be 10 scholarships awarded with a dollar amount of $5,000 each however the number of recipients and the amount of each scholarship may vary from year to year due to fluctuations in the Fund’s value. of 2027 awards. Funds are to be applied for tuition, fees, books and supplies as required by your courses.

  • What college may I attend?

    In order to qualify as an eligible institution, the college or university must be:
    1. A 2-year or a 4-year college, university, vocational or technical college located in the United States.
    2. Private or Public Institution.
    3. Accredited by a regional accrediting commission.
    4. School must be tax exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code.

    Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate work only. Any changes in plans for college after notification of receipt of the scholarship must be given in writing to the scholarship director.

  • What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?

    Extenuating circumstances requiring a student to sit out a semester must be explained in writing to CSA. You will be notified of the final decision.

  • What is the selection process?

    The Scholarship Selection Committee considers respective ability and educational goals.

  • How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?

    All applicants will be notified in writing by email, whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. Those students selected will download a package from their online account that includes a scholarship agreement and information about the scholarship terms.

  • Is this scholarship renewable?

    This scholarship is non-renewable; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered in competition with new applicants. CSA will notify current recipients to determine if they wish to reapply for the scholarship. The maximum number of years a student may receive a scholarship is (4) four years.