Carter Scholarship Fund & Application

A scholarship will be awarded to a descendant of Emmanuel and Elmira Carter each year during the family reunion subject to the availability of funds.

Any male or female descendent of Emmanuel and Elmira Carter may apply for the scholarship by MAY 1 of each year. Applications may be obtained by contacting your family state’s representative.

Applications may be mailed to committee chair, Ms. Joyce Cathey, at 225 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX. 75043.

The applicant must:

  • Be able to trace his/her roots back to Emmanuel and Elmira Carter.
  • Plan to pursue a degree at a college or university as a fulltime student.
  • Submit the scholarship application and all support documentation as prescribed by the scholarship committee by the scheduled deadline date
  • Be accepted for admission and subsequently enroll at the college or university of their choice

The application process will include:

  • Completing an application giving basic biographical information, current academic status, and future career plans
  • Writing an essay which:
  • Outlines the applicant’s goals
  • Explain how college will assist in meeting those goals
  • Expresses the applicant’s perceptions of what commitment to family and family values mean to him/her
  • Expresses how the applicant purposes to honor the Carter family heritage
  • Submitting three (3) Letters of Reference (From non-Family Members)

Letters should be signed and include contact information

  • Academic
  • Character
  • Community Service

Submitting Transcript of High School or College credit

Submitting small photo

Although not required, applicants are encouraged to be present or have immediate family member present at the Family Reunion.

The scholarship will be delivered to the student/college during the 1st semester of enrollment upon verification of enrollment by the college or university.

Scholarship Committee Chairperson: Joyce Cathey (Dallas, TX)

Scholarship Committee:Willie Carter (Chicago, IL); Michael Cathey (Senatobia, MS); Sharon Green (Los Angeles, CA); Stanley Green (Charlotte, NC); DonBurnell Holly (Memphis, TN; Alena Little (Memphis, TN); Jurley Watson (Lithonia, GA); Lillie Barlow (Indianapolis, IN);

Carter Family Scholarship Application

Biographical Data:
Last Name / First Name / Date of Birth
City, State, Zip
Phone / Email
Father’s Name / Mother’s Name
You are a descendant of what branch of the Carter Family Tree?
Academic Data
High School Name
What was your rank in your graduating class?
What was your grade point average?
Did you receive any awards, certificates, or commendations for outstanding achievement? / Yes / No
If so, please list
Were you involved in any community service projects? / Yes / No / If so, please explain:
Future Plans
What college or university are you planning to attend?
What degree will you pursue?
What is your anticipated graduation date from college?
Will you apply for financial aid? / Yes / No
Just getting to know you:
What are your Hobbies
What type of activities do you enjoy doing?
Do you attend religious services on a regular basis? / Yes / No
If so, where do you attend?
Signature / Date
Parent’s Signature / Date

Deadline May 1, 2017