Scholarships

This scholarship honors Andy Byers, retired Superintendent of Jackson County Schools, for his contributions to the Jackson County school system.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Jackson County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.

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This scholarship honors Brian J. Mulherin, Sr. (former Director Emeritus for Richmond Community FCU prior to their merger with Peach State FCU) for his commitment and dedication to the credit union and the citizens of the Richmond County community. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Richmond County High School graduate on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. 

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This scholarship honors Dan Cromer, retired Superintendent of Barrow County Schools, for his contributions to the Barrow County school system. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Barrow County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.

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This scholarship is in honor of 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 FCU’s Board of Directors. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Gwinnett County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.

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This scholarship is in honor of Gary Hobbs, retired Superintendent of Walton County Schools, for his contributions to the Walton County school system. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Walton County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.

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This scholarship honors the volunteer Board of Directors from Richmond Community FCU for their years of service and dedication to the credit union (prior to their merger with Peach State FCU). 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Richmond County High School graduate on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. 

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This scholarship is in honor of Dr. John Jackson, retired Superintendent of Oconee County Schools, for his contributions to the Oconee County school system. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to an Oconee County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. 

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This scholarship honors Marion Barnes (former Board Member for Richmond County Teachers FCU prior to their merger with Peach State FCU) for his commitment and dedication to the credit union and the citizens of the Richmond County community. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Richmond County High School graduate on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service.   

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This scholarship is to honor the legacy of past and present board members and employees who have served Peach State Federal Credit Union for 20 years or more.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a graduating high school senior from Aiken County Schools on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. 

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This scholarship honors Janet Pomeroy and Pearlie Woods for their commitment and dedication to the credit union and the citizens of the Athens/Clarke County community. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 2
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Clarke County High School graduate on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. 

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This scholarship honors the volunteer Board of Directors from Richmond County Teachers FCU for their years of service and dedication to the credit union (prior to their merger with Peach State FCU). 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Richmond County High School graduate on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. 

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This scholarship is in honor of Rick Cost, retired Chief Financial Officer at Gwinnett County Public Schools, for his contributions to the Gwinnett County school system. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to a Gwinnett County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. 

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This scholarship honors the legacy of past and present board members and employees who have served Peach State Federal Credit Union for 20 years or more.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 9
Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior intending to pursue a degree in education. Applicants must attend a public school that is in Peach State’s service area (Barrow, Burke, Chattooga, Clarke, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Habersham, Jackson, Oconee, Richmond, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker and Walton counties in Georgia or Abbeville, Aiken, Greenwood or Laurens counties in South Carolina) or a private school that is in one of our Select Employee Groups. View a list of Select Employee Groups.

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These scholarships honor the founders of Peach State Federal Credit Union.  Realizing the importance of education as a lifelong experience, this scholarship is for credit union members who have started a career and have decided to enroll in classes to further their education for career advancement. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 24
Eligibility Requirements: In order to apply for this scholarship, you must currently be employed and be a Peach State member in good standing with an active account that has been open for a minimum of one year¹.  Additionally, you must currently be enrolled in an accredited program of study at a college, university or technical institute with the goal of career advancement. 

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• 1 Members from merged credit unions who have held accounts for at least one year at Lakelands FCU, Southeast FCU, Stephens-Franklin Teachers FCU and Towns Union Educators FCU are eligible to apply.

This scholarship honors Wilma Widmer for her years of service on Peach State FCU’s Supervisory Committee.  Realizing the importance of education as a lifelong experience, this scholarship is for credit union members who have started a career and have decided to enroll in classes to further their education for career advancement. 

Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1
Eligibility Requirements: In order to apply for this scholarship, you must currently be employed in Walton County, and be a Peach State member in good standing with an active account that has been open for a minimum of one year.  Additionally, you must currently be enrolled in an accredited program of study at a college, university or technical institute with the goal of career advancement. 

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