Peach State FCU to Award $158,000 in Scholarships & Grants
December 4, 2017
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 4, 2017) – Peach State Federal Credit Union is currently accepting applications for its 2018 scholarship program. The credit union will award more than $158,000 in scholarships and educational grants to seniors in high school and professionals seeking career advancement. The program was established to honor Peach State’s founders, past and present board members and employees, as well as the lifetime achievements of several notable school system and community leaders.
Peach State has added four new scholarships for 2018. New for this year is a student scholarship created to honor Dr. Frances Davis, Associate Superintendent of District Performance and Community Engagement at Gwinnett County Public Schools, for more than two decades of service on Peach State’s Board of Directors. It will be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a degree in education who is currently enrolled at a Gwinnett County Public School.
Also new for 2018 is the Peach State FCU student scholarship which will be awarded to a graduating senior from Aiken County Schools on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service.
And in keeping with our tradition, when we add a new student scholarship, we also add a Career Advancement Scholarship.
Scholarship winners will be announced in the spring of 2018 and will be invited to attend a reception in their honor. The following is a list of all available scholarships:
- Nine $2,000 Legacy Student Scholarships
- Fifteen $2,000 school system and community honoree student scholarships
- Twenty-four $2,000 Career Advancement Scholarships
Peach State is also proud to support the following with a combined total of more than $62,000 in scholarships and educational grants: Athens Technical College, Georgia Gwinnett College, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett Technical College and the University of North Georgia.
“Since Peach State was founded more than 55 years ago, we have been committed to elevating the cause of higher education in our communities,” said Peach State President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell. “This annual tradition of awarding scholarships to people and organizations within our footprint is essential to maintaining that commitment.”
Applications and eligibility criteria are available on the credit union’s website at www.peachstatefcu.org.
About Peach State Federal Credit Union
Peach State is a $420 million credit union that serves more than 60,000 members in Georgia and South Carolina. Operating as a not-for-profit financial cooperative, Peach State’s mission is to provide quality financial services that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its member-owners. For more information, visit www.peachstatefcu.org.