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Scholarships

Most families need scholarship help when it comes to paying for college for their children.

Academic Scholarships for Full-Time Students

As a benefit of membership, Blue Flame Credit Union provides eligible student members with the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Carolina's Credit Union FoundationOpens in New Window. Applications are generally available beginning mid December, with scholarships usually being awarded the following May.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a Blue Flame Credit Union member
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university OR
  • Must be accepted to be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university

Applications are reviewed by the Carolina's Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee and are evaluated based upon:

  1. Demonstrated academic ability
  2. Demonstrated writing ability
  3. School activities
  4. Community activities

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The 2018-19 academic year scholarship period is closed.

Scholarship applications are only available online from the Carolina's Credit Union Foundation. Download a Scholarship ApplicationOpens in New Window

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