Taste for Good Scholarship

The Taste for Good Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually during the Taste of Charlotte Festival to support students in the Carolinas pursuing higher education. This $1,000 scholarship may be used at any accredited college, university, or trade school.

Created to celebrate the spirit of community behind Taste of Charlotte, the scholarship recognizes a student who demonstrates initiative, community involvement, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Through this award, the Taste for Good Foundation aims to invest in the next generation of leaders who are dedicated to giving back and strengthening their communities.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a graduating high school senior residing in the Carolinas
  • Must plan to attend an accredited college, university, community college, or trade school.
  • Must submit a completed application and any required supporting materials
  • Demonstrated community involvement, leadership, or volunteer service preferred

Application Requirements

  • Completed scholarship application form
  • Essay (500–750 words): Describe how community has shaped who you are and how you hope to make a positive impact in your community through your education and future goals.
  • Any additional materials requested by the Taste for Good Foundation
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Taste For Good Foundation committee.

Taste for Good Scholarship

Sponsor Information

The Taste for Good Foundation, in partnership with the Taste of Charlotte Festival, is always seeking support for our scholarship program. By supporting our college bound students, you will receive exposure for your business at the Taste of Charlotte festival.

Taste for Good Scholarship Recipients

Thank you to our Taste for Good Scholarship Sponsors

The Taste For Good Foundation Student Scholarship is an amazing opportunity for passionate Charlotte college-bound students. The philanthropy of your business, in partnership with the Taste for Good Foundation and the Taste of Charlotte Festival, will help provide a $1,000 financial scholarship to pursue their higher education degree at a Charlotte institution per category.

Taste for Good Foundation

Centurion Entertainment and the Taste of Charlotte festival’s 501(c)3 non-profit, Taste for Good Foundation, is a grant program that awards financial grants to multiple non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organizations in the Charlotte community. 

Mission Statement:
The Taste for Good Foundation, in partnership with the Taste of Charlotte Festival, empowers Charlotte-area businesses and nonprofits by providing platforms to raise awareness and funds that support their initiatives, and those aligned with health, food, and the arts.

Afterparty 2 TOC 2025

555-C Pitts School Rd NW
Concord, NC 28027

EIN: 33-1702756

Phone

704-262-9847