Credit union accepting scholarship applications

By: From local reports | SCNow
Published: February 16, 2009

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For the 13th consecutive year, the Pee Dee Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has approved $2,000 in scholarship funds to be awarded for the 2009 fall semester. Francis Marion University and Florence-Darlington Technical College will each receive $1,000 to award to three credit union members.

Incoming freshmen must have a 3.0 or better grade point average to qualify for the scholarships. The schools choose the recipients using guidelines set by the credit union. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is April 1.

In addition, the credit union has partnered with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation to offer another scholarship opportunity. Recipients may attend the college, university or technical school of their choice. This scholarship is based on academics and financial need, and the application deadline is Feb. 20.

Members can pick up an application and obtain qualifying criteria at the credit union or contact the participating school directly.