Scholarship Details

How to Apply

The following is the process for collecting all scholarship materials:

• All requested documents must be submitted with this application.
• You will be automatically disqualified if all of the application components are not included.
• The application must be submitted no later than Friday, April 24, 2026.

Contact for Questions

If you have a question, please send an e-mail to scholarship@7x24carolinas.org no later than Friday, April 24, 2026.

All questions should include your full name, email address and phone number. Please allow a 72-hour turnaround time for responses. 

Requirements for Submission

Applicants MUST use this application platform to ensure that you are fulfilling the mandatory requirements needed to maximize the potential of becoming a 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter Award recipient.

PLEASE NOTE: All communications between 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter and the applicant will be directly with the candidate only.

Please provide:

• Information requested on the form below.
• Please provide a copy of your UNOFFICIAL transcript and FINAL report card (OFFICIAL transcript will be required after award).
• Acceptance Letter from your University (necessary for high school awards or transfer students seeking scholarships).
• Resume (work experience, leadership, activities, etc.)
• One essay

Student must meet the above requirements to be eligible.

Value of Each Award:

Up to $10,000 per awardee. A total of approximately $50,000 will be distributed among the multiple awardees from the 2026 Scholarship programs. (Quality of application drives the amount awarded)

Use of Award:

The scholarship may be used only for school-related tuition, room and board expenses for the academic year of 2026-2027. Funds will only be distributed to the institution the award recipient is attending.

• Institution Bill from the Financial Aid/Cashier’s Office at the institution (should break down expenses to attend) (Award Winners only – this will be required prior to disbursements of funds)

Eligibility Criteria

• Any Spring 2026 graduating high school senior through graduate school student. Students must be enrolled in a 4 or 5 year accredited college or university or related community college program and interested in a career in the data center industry. (Such as but not limited to; Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil Land Development, Computer Science Programs, Cyber security, Construction Management or related field.)
• Student must be registered as a full-time student in the Fall of 2025 to apply for this scholarship.

NOTE: The 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter reserves the right to disqualify any application at its sole discretion. All decisions by the Scholarship Committee and/or the Board of Directors regarding the award of scholarships are final.

What to expect:

• Applications are due no later than April 24, 2026.
• The scholarship selection committee will review all applications and select finalist for interviews by May 8, 2026.
• Application finalists will be invited to participate in virtual interviews with the scholarship committee. Interviews will be conducted on or around the week of May 11, 2026.
• The selection committee will make the final award selections by May 18, 2026. An announcement will be made via a press release and to all 7x24 Carolina Chapter Members.
• Scholarship recipients will be invited to participate in a 7x24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter event on July 31, 2026.

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