The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2024 scholarship program is now open and accepting applications.
The foundation will give out over $287,000 in scholarships and educational grants as part of its 2024 cycle. The Foundation's annual scholarship program awards graduating high school seniors and professionals seeking career advancement financial assistance to help offset the costs of continuing education.
The scholarship program honors Peach State FCU's founders, past and present board members and employees, and the lifetime achievements of numerous distinguished school system and community leaders.
“The C.A.R.E.S. Foundation’s scholarship program offers an opportunity for aspiring students to expand their educational resource funding,” said Demitra Houlis, Peach State’s Chief Administrative Officer and Foundation President. “It’s tailored to empower these talented individuals to achieve their continuing education and career advancement goals by easing some of the costs associated with these pursuits.”
To view the complete list of available scholarships, eligibility criteria and to apply, visit this link.
Recipients will be announced in Spring 2024.
The Foundation is funded by the credit union's Visa Debit Card program and private donors. Since the start of the program in July 2019, more than $2+ million has been donated to charitable organizations, school systems and the arts in the communities that Peach State serves.
