Scholarship Description
The PALCUS Scholarship Program was established with the purpose of supporting Portuguese-American students in the pursuit of their higher education goals. The merit-based scholarships are awarded to students of Portuguese ancestry who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their academic careers and who show a commitment to completing an approved plan of study.
Since 2012, thirty-seven Portuguese-American graduate and undergraduate students from across the country have received PALCUS scholarships. The $1,000 scholarship awards are presented at the Annual Leadership Awards Gala.
Eligibility Requirements:
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PALCUS membership: Young Portuguese-American at $25 per year
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U.S. citizenship or a permanent legal U.S. resident (proof of I551 card with no restrictions required),
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Portuguese ancestry of an aggregate of least 25%, i.e. total Portuguese ancestry of the applicant;
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Full-time student attending a baccalaureate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university in the United States (high school seniors / entering freshmen are not eligible);
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Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of a minimum of 3.0.
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.0 Minimum GPA
- Award is available to U.S. citizens
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Transcript required
- Essay required
- Recommendations or references required
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PALCUS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia that advocates for and promotes the advancement of the Portuguese-American community economically, professionally, culturally and politically in the United States. For 26 years, it has served as the community’s national voice and has supported the interests of Portuguese-Americans locally, nationally and internationally.
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