2024 Scholarship Program

Palmetto Citizens offered students an opportunity to apply for one of twenty $1,000 higher education scholarships.

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At Palmetto Citizens, we're committed to giving back to our members and community, beyond just providing low-cost financial services. This is why we've partnered with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation again to award TWENTY individual members with a $1,000 Palmetto Citizens Scholarship!

Applications will be accepted online through February 1, 2025. Applications will be evaluated, and scholarships will be awarded, by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation's Scholarship Selection Committee.

See below for additional details, eligibility requirements and important upcoming dates for this program.

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If you have additional questions about our Scholarship Program, our staff is available to you. Contact us using any of the methods below.

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Friday, 9am - 6pm ET

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Phone: (803) 732-5000

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for the Palmetto Citizens Scholarship Program, the applicant must:

  • Have their own Palmetto Citizens membership account which must be in good standing. The membership and primary savings account (S0100) must be under their own Social Security Number.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (grade point average).
  • Be either a high school senior accepted on a full-time basis to an accredited university, college or community/technical college or be a full-time college student enrolled in at least 12 semester hours.
  • Submit their official school transcripts and an essay (not to exceed 300 words) as part of the applicaiton.

Important Dates

Following are the deadlines and other dates associated with the program:

  • October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025: Online application available.
  • April 2025: All winners and applicants are notified via the online portal.
  • April - May 2025: All winners confirmed through the online portal using the online verification form.
  • June - July 2025: Checks are processed and distributed to attending schools.

Additional Scholarship & Funding Options

The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation offers a General Fund Scholarship if you are not chosen, or are not eligible, to receive a Palmetto Citizens Scholarship. You are automatically entered into this General Fund Scholarship by submitting an application for the Palmetto Citizens Scholarship (cannot be awarded both). Visit the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Scholarship site for more information.

There are several resources available online to learn more about college scholarship opportunities. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is one resource for information on scholarships and grants available for South Carolina residents.

A Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) is another way to cover the costs of higher education. With an ESA, you can start saving early to take advantage of the tax benefits of this deposit account. Contact us today for more information.

Congratulations to each of our 2024 winners and best of luck in your next school year!

*Applications will be evaluated, and scholarships will be awarded, by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee. As a cooperative, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is a philanthropic partner to the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.