Apply to a CFT Scholarship

For Students seeking information about our scholarships, we welcome you to visit our Application Portal, research the scholarships available and apply to as many as you would like. We offer a diverse range of scholarships, supporting a variety of educational programs. Be sure to read through each scholarship description to determine your eligibility and pay attention to all deadlines and requirements.

For detailed instructions on completing CFT’s online scholarship applications, be sure to check out the following resources:

• • Applying for CFT Scholarships Online 
  • Financial Need Tips and Resources 

At this time, all but two scholarship applications are available through the main application portal. You can find descriptions and links to the application for the Excellence in AP Arts and Music Theory Award Scholarship or Small and Diverse Business Education Fund Scholarship by clicking on the scholarship names below.

Excellence in AP Arts & Music Theory Award Scholarship

(Postmark Deadline February 2, 2018)

Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Peter O'Donnell, Jr., these $20,000 scholarships ($5,000/year) recognize four outstanding high shool seniors who have particpiated or are currently participating in the O'Donnell Foundation's AP Arts and Music Theory Incentive Program ^TM in the following high schools: Booker T. Washington HSPVA, Coppell, Colleyville Heritage, Creekview, Grapevine, Lovejoy, Plano East Senior High, Plano Senior High, Plano West Senior High, and Richardson.

Small and Diverse Business Education Fund Scholarship sponsored by Bank of America

The Small & Diverse Business Education Fund Scholarship is designed to provide targeted training and development support to qualified certified Small and Diverse Business owners, as well as to support Diverse Business initiatives. For the fall 2017 cycle 50 scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to eligible recipients selected by the Small & Diverse Business Education Fund Scholarship Selection Committee.