Next Step Scholarship

The Next Step Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship awarded to two community college students who wish to continue their education at a four-year university. The scholarship is offered through The Roberts Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development, which is home to two Foundations: the CR Family Foundation and The Little Red Jumpsuit Foundation for Women. CR Legal Team has awarded nearly $500,000 in money and technology to students throughout the Southeast. The scholarship is open to students of all ages who are residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. Online applications are available beginning December 1, 2025 and close March 1, 2026, with scholarships awarded in the spring of 2026.