CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY and SCORING FORMAT

Carolinas' Carrousel Queens’ Scholarship Program

Candidates must:

• Be selected by their high school and be a Senior at the time of participation.

• Demonstrate superior scholastic attainments with a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Demonstrate moral force of character, leadership abilities, and an interest in fellow students and community.

• Provide three (3) letters of recommendation.

A comprehensive list of representative and queen guidelines and qualifications is included in application packet mailed to schools.

SCORING FORMAT

About the Interviews:

• Representatives interview with the panel of judges.

• Each interview is 10-12 minutes.

• Interviews are done on a rotating schedule on the 2nd Saturday in November.

• No overnight stays are required

• The interview seeks out a well-rounded student who is above average academically, involved in extra curricular school and community activities, and has the ability to meet and communicate pleasingly with people.

About Academic Ranking:

• Official transcripts are ranked by professionals in the education field.

• All basic transcript information including SAT scores and Rank in Class are part of the scoring formula

About Personal Presentation:

• This category encompasses the over-all impression made with the presentation of information packets, attitude, appearance, and ability to communicate thoughts.

Letters of Recommendation:

• Three letters of recommendation are required as a part of the application. Letters must NOT be from family or peers and must include at least one school official (teacher, principal, coach, or counselor) and one community leader.

Carolinas’ Carrousel, Inc.
P.O. Box 34644
Charlotte, NC 28234-4644

Phone: 704-525-0250
Fax: 704-525-0230

info@carrouselparade.org