Supporting Education

Scholarships and Educational Grants

2024 Recipients
HS Seniors
Professionals Seeking
Career Advancement

Peach State's Scholarship Program

Our Scholarship Program was established more than 20 years ago as a way to honor the educators who founded the credit union. We awarded scholarships on an annual basis to seniors in high school and professionals seeking career advancement.

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Merit-Based

Student Scholarships

Peach State is proud to support students as they continue their educational journey. Our goal is to help offset some of the financial responsibilities that students are faced with as they plan for their post-secondary education.

  • Who Is Eligible to Apply? Graduating seniors in high school who attend a public school in our service area or a private school that is one of our Select Employee Groups.1
  • Membership Not Required Membership is not required for any of our student scholarships.
  • Available Scholarships We offer a variety of student scholarships.
  • C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Awards are made possible by the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. Learn more.

1 View our list of Select Employee Groups. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

Students are happy about receiving merit based scholarships
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Financial-Need

Student Scholarships

Financial hardship shouldn't prevent students from furthering their education. A number of our student scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service.

  • Who is Eligible to Apply? Graduating seniors in high school who attend a public school in our service area or a private school that is one of our Select Employee Groups.1
  • Membership Not Required Membership is not required for any of our student scholarships.
  • Available Scholarships We offer a variety of student scholarships.
  • C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Awards are made possible by the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. Learn more.

1 Additional eligibility criteria may apply. View our list of Select Employee Groups.

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Continuing Education for Adults

Career Advancement Scholarships

Peach State is proud to support our members as they continue their educational journey with a goal to advance their career. We aim to help offset some of the expense that comes along with attending a college, university, or technical institute.

  • Membership is Required You must currently be a Peach State member in good standing with an active account that has been open for a minimum of one year. 1
  • Currently Enrolled You must currently be enrolled in an accredited program of study at a college, university or technical institute with the goal of career advancement.
  • Currently Employed You must currently be employed in the field for which you are continuing your studies.
  • C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Awards are made possible by the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation. Learn more.

1 Personal accounts only; business accounts are not eligible.

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We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2024 Scholarship Program!

This year, the Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation awarded $290,000 in scholarships and educational grants. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!

Career Advancement Scholarship Recipients



  • Taza Blanton, Gwinnett County
  • Jasmine Curry, Clarke County
  • Mallory Fannin, Gwinnett County
  • Mary Garrett, Pickens County
  • Lindsay Griffin, Gwinnett County
  • Emma Harper, Walton County
  • Andrea Mason, Barrow County
  • Lisa Moody, Gwinnett County
  • Cassandra Moon, Franklin County
  • Cheryl Moore, Richmond County
  • Chantay Oaks, Richmond County
  • Kianna Patrick, Gwinnett County
  • Taylor Perdue, Jackson County
  • Addie Pitts, Habersham County
  • Katie Sellers, Jackson County
  • Dieu Tran-Pearson, Walton County | Wilma Widmer Career Advancement Scholarship
  • Marie Tshibula, Gwinnett County
  • Jacob Watson, Oconee County (SC)
  • Julia West, Barrow County
  • Sydney York, Hart County
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Legacy Student Scholarship Recipients



  • Isabella Chitwood, Hart County High School
  • Sailor Ott, Stephens County High School
  • Josephine Poston, Towns County High School
  • Georgia Prince, Tallulah Falls School
  • Margaret Robinson, North Gwinnett High School

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School System & Community Honoree Scholarship Recipients



  • Jayda Bell, AR Johnson Health Science Engineering Magnet | Gracewood Student Scholarship
  • Breeden Crawford, Dixie High School | Peach State FCU Scholarship for Abbeville County School District
  • Darryl Crooms Jr., Academy of Richmond County High School | Brian Mulherin, Sr. Student Scholarship
  • Braden Dillard, Chattooga High School | Peach State FCU Scholarship for Chattooga County High School
  • Ryson Haag, Ridgeland High School | Peach State FCU Scholarship for Ridgeland High School
  • Jayden Harden, Pickens High School | Peach State FCU Scholarship for Pickens County School District
  • Kessaris Kelsey, Laney High School | Marion Barnes Student Scholarship
  • Gerald Lark, Silver Bluff High School | Peach State FCU Student Scholarship for Aiken County Schools
  • Kayden Ledford, East Jackson High School | Andy Byers Student Scholarship
  • Ella Maddox, Apalachee High School | Dan Cromer Student Scholarship
  • Mattilee Massey, LaFayette High School | Peach State FCU Scholarship for LaFayette High School
  • Charles McCullers, North Oconee High School | Dr. John Jackson Student Scholarship–Business Major
  • Caroline McDonald, North Oconee High School | Dr. John Jackson Student Scholarship–Education Major
  • Shayla Morris, Laney High School | Richmond County Teachers Student Scholarship
  • Paola Munoz, Central Gwinnett High School | Rick Cost Student Scholarship
  • Arely Rodriguez, Berkmar High School | Dr. Frances Davis Student Scholarship
  • Ke’Aira Smith, Clarke Central High School | Pomeroy Woods Student Scholarship
  • Macee Still, Loganville High School | Gary Hobbs Student Scholarship
  • Kinzleigh Turner, Trion High School | Peach State FCU Scholarship for Trion High School
  • Nayla Villafana, Cedar Shoals High School | Pomeroy Woods Student Scholarship
  • Allison Waltman, Oconee County High School | Dr. John Jackson Student Scholarship–Business Major
  • Noah Wyatt, North Augusta High School | Peach State FCU Student Scholarship for Aiken County Schools
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Educational Grants and Scholarships for Colleges and Foundations

The following received a combined total of $112,000 in scholarships and educational grants:

  • Barrow Co Schools REACH
  • Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College
  • Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation
  • Gwinnett Technical College Foundation
  • Hart County Schools Education Pathway Scholarship
  • Franklin County REACH GA Scholarships
  • North Georgia Technical College Foundation
  • Oconee County REACH
  • Paine College
  • Piedmont University                                                                                                    
  • Riverside Military Academy                                                                                    
  • Social Circle City Schools REACH
  • Stephens County Schools REACH