The South Carolina Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its 11th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $ 45,000 to nine students from a traditional or technical college in South Carolina in the second half of 2021.
For this year’s program, candidates are expected to write a short essay on how their education will enable them to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of South Carolinaians.
Applicants will also provide an overview of their voluntary commitments, academic grades, work experience and financial need. Applications will be reviewed by an internal committee of credit unions and an external panel of educators and community leaders.
“When we invest in our communities, the impacts are deep and lasting,” said Scott Woods, president and CEO of South Carolina Federal. “One of the best ways to give back to our communities is to invest in the future, and our annual scholarship program does just that. Reviewing the entries is always inspiring, and we’re excited to see this year’s candidates! “
To apply, students must be high school or graduate students, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be a legal resident of the USA. The first place winner in the traditional college category will receive a $ 10,000 scholarship, and the first place technical school winner will receive a $ 5,000 scholarship.
Students can visit scfederal.org/scholarship to review the rules and requirements and complete the online form. Entries are due on February 3 and the winners will be announced in April.