Apply for a scholarship by May 1
Any student with unmet financial need who lives in or attends school in Acton or Carlisle is eligible for a scholarship to attend college.
Thank you to everyone in the community who helped make the 2026 phone-athon for The Scholarship Fund of Acton and Carlisle a success. On March 8-9, over 60 CCHS student volunteers took to the phones to raise awareness and much-needed contributions for The Scholarship Fund. More than 400 community members generously pledged donations to provide need-based scholarships for students in our community.
Any student with unmet financial need who lives in or attends school in Acton or Carlisle is eligible for a scholarship to attend college. Recipients are matched with awards according to need, interests, and educational goals. In the 2025-26 academic year, students were awarded over $400,000 in grants and were provided mentoring to help recipients achieve their full potential.
Graduating high school seniors or in-college students can apply to The Scholarship Fund of Acton and Carlisle by visiting thescholarshipfundofcc.org. All applicants must file a FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) in advance of their applications. May 1 is the deadline for high school seniors to apply for scholarships for the 2026-27 school year. As The Scholarship Fund celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are deeply grateful for the greater community’s support in serving the youth in our community.
Priscilla Guiney
Wright Road
Trustee, Scholarship Fund of Acton and Carlisle
