2027–28 Foundation application
OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
Scholarship Opportunity
Palmetto Citizens Scholarship Program
Offered by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union / Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Member scholarships for high school seniors and current college students pursuing full-time postsecondary education.
Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
Application Timeline
Important application dates
This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.
Eligibility
- Hold your own Palmetto Citizens primary savings account (S0100) under your own Social Security number, in good standing.
- Have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA under the shared administrator's rules.
- Be a high school senior accepted for full-time study at an accredited university, college, community college or technical college, or a current full-time college student taking at least 12 semester hours.
Requirements
- Submit official school transcripts and an essay of no more than 300 words.
- Provide your own membership information; a parent's account alone does not qualify.
- Applicants are automatically considered for the general Foundation scholarship, but cannot receive both awards.
How to Apply
- 1Review the sponsor's scholarship rules and confirm your own qualifying membership.
- 2Complete the linked Carolinas Credit Union Foundation application with transcripts, membership details, activities, work history and the current essay.
- 3Submit by February 1, 2027; provide financial information if seeking need-based consideration.
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