Supporting Education

Scholarships and Educational Grants


2024 Scholarship Program - Coming Soon!

Applications for our 2024 scholarship program will be available in December.
Check back here for updates.

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.

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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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