Truliant Foundation Scholarships - Clyde Padgett Scholarship Grant

The Truliant Foundation Scholarships, established in 1996, have awarded over $265,000 to more than 250 high school seniors pursuing higher education. The Clyde Padgett Scholarship specifically offers $2,500 to eligible applicants who are members of a North or South Carolina credit union, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and enroll as full-time students in the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative supports first-time college students, including dependents of Truliant employees.

Established in 1996, Truliant’s Scholarship program has awarded more than $265,000 to more than 250 high school seniors (and Truliant members) pursuing a college, community college, or university degree. The Scholarship Program is part of the Truliant Foundation.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a member of a North or South Carolina credit union and have a non-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. Enrollment as a full-time student for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is required for scholarship acceptance.Eligible applicants must be:A first-time college student
A high school senior accepted to be enrolled in an accredited college, community college, or university in Fall 2025
A dependent of a current Truliant employee, an employee retired with full benefits, or a volunteer/board member