The Charleston Family Trust Scholarship was established in memory of Thomas and Lulu Charleston, as a tribute to their value of education, honesty, hard work, and self-reliance. Both born and raised in the segregated South, the couple struggled financially to pursue higher education and a better life for their family.

Applicants for the Charleston Family Trust Scholarship program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4 point scale
• Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) and must have a demonstrated unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
• Students must be African-American and US citizens or legal residents of the United States.
• Students must be undergraduate enrolled full time at an accredited 4-year college or university in the fall 2023-2024.
• Students must demonstrate an interest in providing service to their community.