With the official inauguration of its 15th annual scholarship program, South Carolina Federal Credit Union is giving $45,000 to nine worthy students throughout the state. High school and undergraduate students who intend to enroll in a regular or technical college in South Carolina for the fall semester of 2025 are eligible to apply. Applications are due on January 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST, and the winners will be revealed in April 2025.
Encouraging Students to Volunteer
A brief essay outlining how their education would enable them to have a positive influence on their communities and enhance the lives of South Carolinians must be submitted by applicants. They also have to include details about their career experience, volunteer activity, academic accomplishments, and financial necessity.
Details of the Scholarship
Both traditional and technical college divisions are covered by the scholarships:
Conventional College Type:
|
1 st Place |
$10,000 |
|
2 nd Place |
$8,000 |
|
3 rd Place |
$6,000 |
|
4 th Place |
$4,000 |
| Honorable Mention | $2,500 |
| Honorable Mention | $2,500 |
Category of Technical College:
|
1 st Place |
$5,000 |
|
2 nd Place |
$4,000 |
|
3 rd Place |
$3,000 |
Qualifications for Eligibility
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements in order to be eligible for the scholarship:
Be a student in high school or college.
Keep your unweighted GPA at 3.0 or above.
Have a valid U.S. residency
How to Use It
Applying students can study eligibility requirements and submit their applications online at cfederal.org/scholarship. Applications are due on January 31, 2025, and the winners will be revealed in the spring.
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s continuous dedication to enabling young people to fulfill their educational aspirations and leave a lasting impact on their communities is reflected in this scholarship program. Don’t pass up the chance to obtain funding for your future—apply now!