Top Senior Parent Letter

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of a Top Senior candidate,

The Charlotte Post Foundation celebrates academic achievements of the top African American high school seniors in Charlotte- Mecklenburg schools.
Each year Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools identifies a list of candidates who meet the criteria for a Charlotte Post Foundation Top Senior. I am excited to inform you that your child is eligible to be recognized as one of this year’s top performing African American seniors.

Participants in the Top Senior program will receive an honorary certificate, be included in the complimentary Top Senior commemorative magazine (http://tcpfdn.org/2025TSyrbk), and be invited to participate in the Top Senior Recognition Ceremony.

In addition, The Charlotte Post Foundation will also select a Senior of the Year and runner-up to receive college scholarships for their exemplary academic excellence, a profile spread in the commemorative magazine along with celebratory honors at the Top Senior Recognition Ceremony in May 2027. Our most recent ceremony can be viewed by following this link: 2025TSVideo.

Your child will need to complete an application to participate in the program. Please ensure that your child completes the following as part of the application process:
1. Online application and essay. http://tcpfdn.org/CMSTSapp
2. An upload of a current color headshot of your child. Photograph must be of school yearbook or prom quality. The high school yearbook advisor may be able to help with a suitable photo.
3. An upload of your child’s transcript.

The submission deadline for all items listed is January 31, 2027 by 11:59pm.

After the Top Senior application deadline and once production of the magazine is underway, representatives from the Board will contact parents with two important updates. First, they will verify parent contact information to ensure families receive the link and details for our upcoming webinar. This virtual session will explain the Top Senior Program, its significance within the community, the importance of supporting The Charlotte Post Foundation, and our plans for the Top Senior Recognition Ceremony.

Board representatives will also reach out to offer parents the opportunity to purchase a personalized recognition ad in the Top Senior Magazine. Each student will receive a complimentary copy of the publication, and additional copies will be available for purchase by parents, relatives, and community supporters.

The Top Senior Program represents a distinguished community of Charlotte’s most deserving African American scholars. The Charlotte Post Foundation is committed to nurturing this network beyond the magazine and recognition ceremony. In the months ahead, we plan to bring members together for periodic check‑ins, meet‑and‑greets, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen connections, support student success, and celebrate the excellence within this growing community.

We commend you and your child for your commitment to achieving academic excellence. To learn more about the Top Senior Program, visit our website at http://tcpfdn.org/FDNcontedu. Please contact us if there are additional questions.